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+ Package installation process for pfSense
+
+
+ Client downloads pkg_config.xml
+ |
+ |
+ Client parses pkg_config.xml and generates a interface
+ of installable packages |
+ |
+ |
+ User selects a package to install
+ |
+ |
+ pkg_mgr.php downloads package master configuration files
+ |
+ |
+ pkg_mgr.php downloads master package and installs. pkg_add -r
+ takes care of downloading and installing all dependencies
+ |
+ |
+ pkg_mgr.php downloads "extra" files that are required such
+ as customized helper scripts, etc.
+ |
+ |
+ pkg_mgr.php interates through the menu section installing
+ needed menu items. |
+ |
+ Package and supporting items are now installed. The package
+ will be listed in "Installed Packages"