Words and sentences, such as input to a word processor or text editor. Since text is already free form, the term is redundant, but is used to emphasize its unstructured nature. See free-form database.
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- Discussion threads 2009-11-25
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- Software downloads 2009-11-25
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- Software downloads 2009-11-23
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- Software downloads 2009-11-23
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- Discussion threads 2009-11-22
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- Software downloads 2009-11-22
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