ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Digital distribution

Digital distribution is like a toy store that you can access from your computer, tablet, or phone. There are no physical toys to hold, just pictures on a screen. You can buy and download games, movies, music, and books from the comfort of your own home.

When you want to buy a toy at the store, you go there physically, pick it up, and pay for it. But when you want to buy something from digital distribution, you go to a website, choose what you want to buy, pay for it online, and then get a copy of it on your device (like a computer, phone or tablet).

The reason why digital distribution is becoming more and more popular is that it is much easier and quicker than going to the store to buy something. You can download and enjoy your purchase within minutes of buying it.

Digital distribution allows companies to offer more affordable prices because they do not have to pay for the cost of making physical copies such as CDs and DVDs. And since everything is done online, they do not have to pay for physical store overheads such as rent, electricity, or staff.

In summary, digital distribution is like a toy store on the internet, where you can buy virtual stuff such as games, movies, music, and books online and download them right away.