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)
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