{{Short description|Process of delivering software and the content used in that process}} {{About|the distribution of software|collections of software components|Distro (disambiguation){{!}}Distro}} {{More citations needed|date=September 2023}}
'''Software distribution''' is the process of delivering software and it is the asset that contains the data used in the process.<ref>{{Cite book |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=vEHe8PdtMKwC&dq=%22Software+distribution+is%22&pg=PA281 |title=Beyond computing and connectivity: Where is communications technology taking US? ; Proceedings of the 4th Annual Connectivity and Technology Symposium ; January 1993, Center for Connectivity & Data Bases, West Chester University |date=1993 |publisher=DIANE Publishing |isbn=978-1-56806-279-2 |language=en}}</ref>
==Free software distribution tools== GNU Autotools are widely used for which consist of source files written in C++ and the C programming language, but are not limited to these.
==Commercial 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.
==Distribution tools for mobile devices== Distribution of software to small mobile devices such as phones, PDAs and other hand-held terminals is a particular challenge due to their inconsistent connection to the Internet. Some tools that cater to this category of devices are: * Sybase iAnywhere Afaria
== See also == *Provisioning (technology)
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