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distro

/ˈdɪstɹəʊ/

Meanings
  • Noun

    A short form of distribution, especially the free distribution of software, especially over the Internet.

    - "The open-source software community uses the term 'distro' to refer to a specific version or release of an operating system."
    - "Linux distributions, or 'distros', offer various desktop environments and default software packages for users."

Variants
List of all variants of distro that leads to same result
destroy , destroyed , destroying , destroys
Etymology
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Derived from the verb 'distribute'.


Trivia
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  1. The term 'distro' was first used in the late 1990s in the context of the Linux community.

  2. There are hundreds of different Linux distributions, or 'distros', available today, catering to various use cases and user preferences.


Related Concepts
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  1. Operating System: A software that manages computer hardware and software resources and provides common services for computer programs.

  2. Linux: An open-source operating system based on the Linux kernel. Popular distributions include Ubuntu, Debian, and Fedora.


Culture
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In the context of technology, 'distro' has become a significant term in the open-source software community. It represents the various versions and releases of operating systems, making it an essential concept for those interested in technology and software development.

How to Memorize "distro"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a distribution network where software is being shared and released in various forms, and 'distro' is the term used to refer to these releases.

  2. associate

    - Associate the term 'distro' with the concept of distribution or sharing, especially in the context of software.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'DistributioN Of Software Releases' to remember the meaning of 'distro'.


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