distribution
1. <software> A software source tree packaged for distribution; but see
kit.
2. <messaging> A vague term encompassing mailing lists and Usenet
newsgroups (but not BBS fora); any topic-oriented message channel with multiple
recipients.
3. <messaging> An information-space domain (usually loosely correlated
with geography) to which propagation of a Usenet message is restricted; a
much-underused feature.
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