Chapter 4. Installing Applications: Packages and Ports
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## Chapter 4. Installing Applications: Packages and Ports

## 4.1. Synopsis

FreeBSD is bundled with a rich collection of system tools as part of the base system. In addition, FreeBSD provides two complementary technologies for installing third-party software: the FreeBSD 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.

After reading this chapter, you will know:

- The difference between binary packages and ports.

- How to find third-party software that has been ported to FreeBSD.

- How to manage binary packages using pkg.

- How to build third-party software from source using the Ports Collection.

- How to find the files installed with the application for post-installation configuration.

- What to do if a software installation fails.

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