Source : Free On-Line Dictionary of Computing

binary package
     
         An {archive} file that contains all files and
        directories that must be installed in order to make a working
        installation of the program(s) included in the package, and
        the {maintainer scripts} necessary for the installation.  A
        binary package is usually specific to a certain {platform}, in
        contrast to a {source package}.
     
        (2001-01-27)