# Distribution

The distribution defines how softwares (recipes) are packed together to build the OS.

<info data-markdown>Most distributions are found in the `meta-yocto` layer: `$POKY/meta-yocto/conf/distro/`</info>

Most softwares added by the distribution are "high level", and should not rely on hardware components.

Hardware-related softwares (ie drivers, bootloaders, etc.) should be added in the machine configuration file.