Architecture Neutral Distribution Format

programming, operating system (ANDF) An emerging OSF

standard for software distribution. Programs are compiled

into ANDF before distribution and executables are produced

from it for the local target system. This allows software to

be developed and distributed in a single version then

installed on a variety of hardware.

See also UNCOL.

["Architecture Neutral Distribution Format: A White Paper",

Open Software Foundation, Nov 1990].

(1995-10-20)