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<indexterm><primary>ports</primary></indexterm>
<indexterm><primary>packages</primary></indexterm>
<para>&os; is bundled with a rich collection of system tools as
part of the base system. However, there is only so much one can
do before needing to install an additional third-party
application to get real work done. &os; provides two
part of the base system. In addition, &os; provides two
complementary technologies for installing third-party software:
the &os; Ports Collection (for installing from source), and
packages (for installing from pre-built binaries). Either
the &os; Ports Collection, for installing from source, and
packages, for installing from pre-built binaries. Either
method may be used to install software from local media or
from the network.</para>
<para>After reading this chapter, you will know how to:</para>
<para>After reading this chapter, you will know:</para>
<itemizedlist>
<listitem>
<para>Install third-party binary software packages.</para>
<para>The difference between binary packages and ports.</para>
</listitem>
<listitem>
<para>Build third-party software from source by using the
<para>How to find third-party software that has been ported
to &os;.</para>
</listitem>
<listitem>
<para>How to manage binary packages using the traditional
package system.</para>
</listitem>
<listitem>
<para>How to manage binary packages using
<application>pkgng</application>.</para>
</listitem>
<listitem>
<para>How to build third-party software from source using the
Ports Collection.</para>
</listitem>
<listitem>
<para>Remove previously installed packages or ports.</para>
</listitem>
<listitem>
<para>Override the default values used by the Ports
Collection.</para>
</listitem>
<listitem>
<para>Find the appropriate software package.</para>
</listitem>
<listitem>
<para>Upgrade installed software.</para>
<para>What to do if a software installation fails.</para>
</listitem>
</itemizedlist>
</sect1>