Glossary

application binary interface: Definition of the binary system interface between compiled applications and the operating system on which they run.
ABI: See application binary interface (ABI).
base directory: The location where relocatable objects will be installed. It is defined in the pkginfo file, using the BASEDIR parameter.
build time: The time during which a package is being built with the pkgmk command.
build variable: A variable that begins with a lowercase letter and is evaluated at build time.
class: A name that is used to group package objects. See also class action script.
class action script: A file that defines a set of actions to be performed on a group of package objects.
collectively relocatable object: A package object that is located relative to a common installation base. See also base directory.
composite package: A package that contains both relocatable and absolute path names.
compver file: A method of specifying package backward-compatibility.
control file: File that controls how, where, and if a package is to be installed. See information file and installation script.
copyright: The right to own and sell intellectual property, such as software, source code, or documentation. Ownership must be stated on the CD-ROM and insert text, whether the copyright is owned by SunSoft, or by another party. Copyright ownership is also acknowledged in SunSoft documentation.
depend file: A method of resolving basic package dependencies. See also compver file.
incompatible package: A package that is incompatible with the named package. See also depend file.
individually relocatable object: A package object that is not restricted to the same directory location as a collectively relocatable object. It is defined using an install variable in the path field in the prototype file, and the installation location is determined via a request script or a checkinstall script.
information file: A file that can define package dependencies, provide a copyright message, or reserve space on a target system.
installation script: A script that enables you to provide customized installation procedures for a package.
install time: The time during which a package is being installed with the pkgadd command.
install variable: A variable that begins with an uppercase letter and is evaluated at install time.
package: A collection of files and directories required for a software application.
package abbreviation: A short name for a package that is defined via the PKG parameter in the pkginfo file.
package identifier: A numerical suffix added to a package abbreviation by the pkgadd command.
package instance: A variation of a package, which is determined by combining the definitions of the PKG, ARCH, and VERSION parameters in the pkginfo file for the package.
package object: Another name for an application file that is contained in a package to be installed on a target system.


	Glossary application binary interface Definition of the binary system interface between compiled applications and the operating system on which they run. ABI See application binary interface (ABI). base directory The location where relocatable objects will be installed. It is defined in the `pkginfo` file, using the `BASEDIR` parameter. build time The time during which a package is being built with the `pkgmk` command. build variable A variable that begins with a lowercase letter and is evaluated at build time. class A name that is used to group package objects. See also class action script. class action script A file that defines a set of actions to be performed on a group of package objects. collectively relocatable object A package object that is located relative to a common installation base. See also base directory. composite package A package that contains both relocatable and absolute path names. `compver` file A method of specifying package backward-compatibility. control file File that controls how, where, and if a package is to be installed. See information file and installation script. copyright The right to own and sell intellectual property, such as software, source code, or documentation. Ownership must be stated on the CD-ROM and insert text, whether the copyright is owned by SunSoft, or by another party. Copyright ownership is also acknowledged in SunSoft documentation. `depend` file A method of resolving basic package dependencies. See also `compver` file. incompatible package A package that is incompatible with the named package. See also `depend` file. individually relocatable object A package object that is not restricted to the same directory location as a collectively relocatable object. It is defined using an install variable in the path field in the `prototype` file, and the installation location is determined via a `request` script or a `checkinstall` script. information file A file that can define package dependencies, provide a copyright message, or reserve space on a target system. installation script A script that enables you to provide customized installation procedures for a package. install time The time during which a package is being installed with the `pkgadd` command. install variable A variable that begins with an uppercase letter and is evaluated at install time. package A collection of files and directories required for a software application. package abbreviation A short name for a package that is defined via the `PKG` parameter in the `pkginfo` file. package identifier A numerical suffix added to a package abbreviation by the `pkgadd` command. package instance A variation of a package, which is determined by combining the definitions of the `PKG`, `ARCH`, and `VERSION` parameters in the `pkginfo` file for the package. package object Another name for an application file that is contained in a package to be installed on a target system.