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distro

A contraction of the word "distribution" referring to something that either distributes something else, or is distributed itself.

Commonly used to refer to the compilations of software that comprise any one of various distributions of the Linux Computer Operating System Platform.
If the lights aren't coming on, there might not be any power coming from the distro.

Red Hat Linux is one of the most popular distros in use today.
by GD Lewis April 15, 2003
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distro

A distribution source for independant publishing (like zines), indie music labels and other diy crafts. Some of the more established distros include Pander Zine Distro and Moonrocket, though there are literally hundreds of distros worldwide. Generally speaking they don't turn much of a profit as stocking and selling their products is a labor of love, much as it is for those who create what they sell.

Additionally, the process for being distributed (or distro'ed) is much less formal than with conglomerate publishers - sometimes zinesters can just send in a note and a copy of their zine and, if the owner of the distro likes it, they'll agree to sell any number of copies.

Currently, the most up-to-date listing of distros can be found in Stolen Sharpie Revolution, put out by Microcosm Publishing.
I just received the new Brainscan and Doris zines from Pander the other day, and so far they're great!

Katie's zine is so great, she's had tons of distros asking to carry it since the first issue!
by Somegirl January 27, 2005
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distortionate

A level of obesity and incredibly high tissue mass so audaciously out of control that it takes the "proportion" out of "disproportionate"
Hannah is a distortionate mass of flesh and adipose tissue
by #aesthetics March 4, 2015
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distrosimping

Simping on a distro. Most distrosimps simp on Ubuntu and trash on Manjaro or Gentoo for example
normal person: Manjaro is my favorite distro!
distrosimp: *blocks him on discord*
normal person: wow he keeps distrosimping
by some huy October 17, 2020
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distance distortion factor

Phenomenon that occurs when seeing a person from a great distance. At such great distances the person has the potential for being attractive, but upon closer inspection is plain haggard. AKA "DDF".
Synonymous with "Fifty Yard Fakeout" and "Good from far but far from good".
"Hey Mike check out that blonde chick up there."
After passing without talking to her, "Wow that was a serious Distance Distortion Factor".
by KamelJockey2001 February 23, 2008
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Distortion

An effect used it many rock songs (Think Nirvana) that makes a guitar sound loud, gritty, and much more 'heavy hitting'
In 'Smells Like Teen Spirit' the opening riff is played clean twice then distortion kicks in.
by Paul April 22, 2004
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distro

Refers to a 'distrobution' of software, most popularly used now for Linux. Distros often have common elements (kernel, desktop environs, etc) but are released with different configurations, programs and installers by different organizations.
Red Hat and Debian are two excellent Linux distros.
by Ted DeWolf November 27, 2003
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