Software distribution

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

Free software distribution tools

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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

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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

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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

References

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^ 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. DIANE Publishing. 1993. ISBN 978-1-56806-279-2.

v t e Software distribution
Licenses	Beerware Floating licensing Free and open-source Free Open source Freely redistributable License-free Proprietary Public domain Source-available
Compensation models	Adware Commercial software Retail software Crippleware Crowdfunding Freemium Freeware Pay what you want Careware Donationware Open-core model Postcardware Shareware Nagware Trialware
Delivery methods	Digital distribution File sharing On-premises Pre-installed Product bundling Retail software Sneakernet Software as a service
Deceptive and/or illicit	Unwanted software bundling Malware Infostealer Ransomware Spyware Trojan horse Worm Scareware Shovelware
Software release life cycle	Abandonware End-of-life Long-term support Software maintenance Software maintainer Software publisher Vaporware list
Copy protection	Digital rights management Software protection dongle License manager Product activation Product key Software copyright Software license server Software patent Torrent poisoning

Software digital distribution platforms

Active

Personal computers	Amazon Digital Game Store Battle.net Big Fish Games Chrome Web Store Digital River Direct2Drive Discord DLsite Discover DMM Games EA Epic Games Store Flathub GameHouse GamersGate Gamesplanet Game Jolt GNOME Software GOG.com Humble Store IndieGala itch.io MacGameStore MacUpdate Mac App Store Meta Horizon Store Microsoft Store MSN Games Nutaku Pogo.com Pokki PureOS Software Center Robot Cache Rockstar Games Social Club Snap Store Steam Ubisoft Connect Viveport WeGame WildTangent
Consoles	Microsoft Store Nintendo eShop PlayStation Store
Mobile devices §	Amazon Appstore Apple App Store Appland Aptoide Cafe Bazaar Cydia DLsite Epic Games Store F-Droid Galaxy Store GetJar Google Play Huawei AppGallery Meta Horizon Store MiKandi Nutaku OpenStore PureOS Software Center SlideME TapTap Viveport
Arcade	NESiCAxLive

Defunct

§ Also includes Smart TVs and standalone VR headsets
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