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| -rw-r--r-- | packages/package_installation_overview.txt | 29 |
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diff --git a/packages/package_installation_overview.txt b/packages/package_installation_overview.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000..7c5f40e8 --- /dev/null +++ b/packages/package_installation_overview.txt @@ -0,0 +1,29 @@ + 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" |