Software distribution

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Software distribution is the process of delivering software to the end user.^[1]

A distro is a collection of

In recent years, the term has come to refer to nearly any "finished" software (i.e. something that is more or less ready for its intended use, whether as a complete system or a component of a larger system) that is assembled primarily from open source components.

Examples of distros

Examples of software distributions include

Distro support

Technical support is a key issue for end-users of distributions, since the distribution itself is typically free and may not be "owned" in a commercial sense by a vendor. Depending on the distribution, support may be provided by a commercial support vendor, the developers who created the distribution or by the user community itself.

Free software distribution tools

• LANDesk
  Management Suite provides software distribution for Windows, OS X, and Linux.
• Dell KACE provides remote administration, software distribution, and software installation
  to any Windows, Mac, or Linux desktop or server.

• Sybase iAnywhere Afaria

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