Required components

A package must contain at least the following components:

Package objects

These are the objects that make up the software. They can be files (executable or data), directories, or named pipes. Objects can be manipulated in groups during installation by placing them into classes. You will learn more about classes in ``3. Placing objects into classes''.

The pkginfo(F) file

This required package information file defines parameter values that describe a package. For example, this file defines values for the package abbreviation, the full package name, and the package architecture.

The prototype(F) file

This required package information file lists the contents of the package. There is one entry for each deliverable object consisting of several fields of information that describes the object. All package components, including the pkginfo(F) file, must be listed in the prototype(F) file.