binary package

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binary package - Free On-line Dictionary of Computing (26 May 2007) :

  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.
  
     (2001-01-27)