utgivelsesform
utgivelsesform refers to the specific format in which a work, such as a book, music album, film, or software, is made available to the public. This term encompasses the physical or digital medium and the characteristics associated with that medium. For books, common utgivelsesformer include hardcover, paperback, e-book, and audiobook. Each format has its own price point, portability, and user experience.
In music, utgivelsesformer have evolved significantly. Historically, this included vinyl records, cassette tapes, and compact discs
Software is typically distributed as downloadable installers, CD-ROMs (less common now), or accessed via web-based applications