Also called
jewel case, in
software distribution it is the term used to describe
software that is distributed by the vendor with only the software on the
CD and
a paper insert in the case. This type of software packaging does not contain a
retail box or manual, however if is a full version of the software distributed
in this manner, you will receive standard warranty and technical support from
the software vendor.
See "All
About Software" in the "Did
You Know...?" section of Webopedia.