Digital download
A digital download is an electronic form of acquiring a document, file or software package. Digital downloads occur over the Internet, a network or a USB (Universal Serial Bus) device (hard drive or thumb drive) most commonly.
Many companies today allow users to retrieve documents, files or programs (including computer games) as a digital download. Users access a specific Internet link, a URL (Uniform Resource Locator), allowing them to download the document/file/program. Sometimes, a payment must be made before beginning the download process.
Some companies have specific websites or platforms dedicated to providing digital download access to users. An excellent example would be Steam, a digital distribution platform that allows users to purchase and download games.
If you're unfamiliar with the term "download," we highly recommend reading our download page.
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