andf

from The Free On-line Dictionary of Computing (8 July 2008)

Architecture Neutral Distribution Format
ANDF

   <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)