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In Mac OS X, software such as applications, frameworks, and plug-ins is packaged in the form of bundles, which are directories in the file system that group related resources. It is often possible for users to simply drag such software to their hard disks from a CD, mounted disk image, or other location. For software with more complex installation requirements, developers can create installation packages and let users install them with installation tools. Executable bundles can support dynamic configuration through mechanisms such as property lists, user preferences, and environment variables.
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Creating install packages from the command line (HTML)
QA1284: Describes how to create install packages from the command line.
 2003-10-08
Correcting a PackageMaker version.plist and BundleVersions.plist problem (HTML) ()
QA1281: Describes how to correct a PackageMaker version.plist and BundleVersions.plist problem.
 2003-08-25
Getting owner and group name references for PackageMaker package contents (HTML) ()
QA1285: Describes how to get owner and group name references for PackageMaker package contents.
 2003-08-25
PackageMaker's NeedsAuthorization value causes install to fail (HTML) ()
QA1283: Provides a workaround when PackageMaker's NeedsAuthorization value causes a Mac OS X 10.1 installation failure.
 2003-08-25