binary package
<software>
An archive file that contains all files and directories that must be installed in order to make a working installation of the program(s) included in the package, and the maintainer scripts necessary for the installation. A binary package is usually specific to a certain platform, in contrast to a source package.
Last updated: 2001-01-27
Nearby terms:
binary large object ♦ binary package ♦ binary prefix ♦ binary relation
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