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Distribution may refer to:

In mathematics, science, and technology[link]

In mathematics[link]

• Distribution (mathematics), generalized functions used to formulate solutions of partial differential equations
• Probability distribution, the probability of a particular values or value range of a variable
  • Cumulative distribution function, in which the probability of a value is a function of that value
• Frequency distribution, a list of the values recorded in a sample
• Inner distribution and outer distribution, in coding theory
• Distribution (differential geometry), a subset of the tangent bundle of a manifold
• Distributed parameter system, systems that have an infinite-dimensional state-space
• Distribution of terms, a situation in which all members of a category are accounted for
• Distributivity, is a property of binary operations that generalises the distributive law from elementary algebra

In science[link]

• Complementary distribution, in linguistics, a relationship between elements found in opposite environments
• Distribution (pharmacology), the transfer of a drug within the body
• Distribution function, in physics, the number of particles per unit volume in phase space
• Population distribution, the geographical area in which a species lives
• Spectral power distribution, in color science, the power per unit area per unit wavelength of an illumination
• Trip distribution, part of the four-step transportation forecasting model

In technology and computer science[link]

• Electric power distribution, the final stage in the delivery of electricity
• Electronic brakeforce distribution, an automotive technology that varies brake force based on prevailing conditions
• Distributed computing, the coordinated use of physically distributed computers for tasks or storage
• Software distribution, a bundle of a specific software already compiled and configured
  • Linux distribution, one of several distributions built on the Linux kernel
• Distribution (concurrency), the projection operator in a history monoid, a representation of the histories of concurrent computer processes
• Key distribution center, part of a cryptosystem intended to reduce the risks inherent in exchanging keys
• Content distribution, publishing and web design as method to provide information
• Digital distribution, publishing media digitally
• Distribution of elements in the distributed element model of electric circuits
• A specific packaging of an operating system containing components such as the kernel, a toolchain, utilities and other software. The most common use in this context is for Linux distributions

In economics[link]

• Distribution (economics), distribution of income or output among individuals or factors of production
• Distribution (business), or place, one of the four elements of marketing mix
• Distribution of wealth, among members in a society
  • Resource distribution, among geographic entities such as states
• Division of property, or equitable distribution, of property between spouses during divorce
• Food distribution, methods of transporting food
• Good distribution practice, guidelines for distribution of medicines

Other uses[link]

• Film distributor, an agent between a film producer and an exhibitor
• Purse distribution, in a horse race, the distribution of winnings among the highest finishers
• Record distribution, process of shipping and promoting record labels
• Font distribution, the units in which metal type is sold, containing relative proportions of letters appropriate for a given language
• Distribution Select, a Canadian record and video label

See also[link]

• Distributor (disambiguation)
• Apportionment
• Range (disambiguation)

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The Normal is the recording artist name used by English music producer Daniel Miller, a film editor at the time, who is best known as the founder of the record label Mute Records.

Background[link]

In 1977, Miller had split up with his girlfriend. A friend suggested that he read a book he himself had just finished. The book was Crash (1973) by J.G. Ballard.^[1] He felt that Ballard's writing took him five minutes into the future; the novel was to be a major influence in the music he would produce as The Normal.^[1] Miller was disillusioned by the fact you needed to learn three chords to be in a punk band, so he decided to purchase a synthesiser. His thinking was that you only needed to learn to press one key on a synthesiser.^[1] After buying a Korg 700s synthesiser from Macari's music shop in London,^[1] Miller recorded and released a single under the name The Normal. This was "T.V.O.D."/"Warm Leatherette". Both tracks were minimalist electronic songs influenced by the Crash novel.^[1] He wanted the sound of the recordings to be visual, like driving along a highway between large buildings then going through a tunnel.^[1] The single was recorded in Daniel Miller's house using a TEAC four track tape recorder and the Korg synthesiser.^[2]

"Live at West Runton Pavilion", The Normal's second release, done with another Mute Records act, Robert Rental, wasn't well-received. A strange release, it was a one-sided album (side two was left blank) of improvised electronic noises, in a plain purple dust jacket. Marat Records released the record in Germany as Daniel Miller Robert Rental Live, with a black and white picture sleeve, catalogue No. Marat Rough 017.

Influence on other artists[link]

Songs by The Normal have been covered and performed by many notable artists such as Grace Jones, Chicks on Speed/Hell on a split-7", Giddle and Boyd Rice and in 2006 by Trent Reznor with Jeordie White and Peter Murphy.^[3] A recent cover of "Warm Leatherette" was performed live by Duran Duran in November 2007, and as part of an electro medley during their 2008 tour,^[4] in support of their album Red Carpet Massacre.

Discography[link]

• The Normal - "T.V.O.D." / "Warm Leatherette" (Mute Records 1978)
• Robert Rental & The Normal - Live At West Runton Pavilion, 6-3-79 (Rough Trade 1980)

References[link]

Notes[link]

External links[link]

• The Normal at Mute Records Official site
• The Normal at Allmusic
• The Normal Discography at discogs.com