Jukes is a term used in the software industry to describe applications that can be run on Windows operating systems. Jukes are applications that are written to be easily deployed to the Windows platform with little or no modifications required by the developer. A Jukes is defined as a cross-platform application that runs directly on Windows without any system change. The term "Juke" comes from the name of a popular group of comic books from the 1970s. It is now used for a variety of applications that are either written for the Windows platform or that have a Windows design. This category of applications includes both text and graphics applications, multimedia players, server management applications, and peer-to-peer applications. Jukes are an important part of any computing environment.
Free Jukes is offered as applications which have been modified for use on Microsoft Windows operating systems. These applications are written in the same language as the Windows platform and are therefore designed to run without making any modifications to the original application. While free Jukes are free to download, they usually come in extremely limited quantities. In addition, the original applications themselves will often be installed by the developer of the Juke, which reduces the number of users who can run the Juke. If you want to use the same application on multiple computers, you will have to purchase it at a later date.
Downloadable software requires only that the user pay a one-time fee to gain access to the software. Once the one-time fee is paid, the user can use the software as long as they wish. While free Jukes are available, these are usually very limited and cannot be used on multiple computers. Downloadable Jukes is generally available on a subscription basis. In order to download a free Jukes, a user must first subscribe to the software. Subscriptions can be either monthly or annually.
