31.   A simple standard accounting package was required, in order to dispose of hand-written cash books, at a small cost.

32.   I called in the other day to see if there was a package for me.

33.   The most important aspect of the package definition is the fact that a package is a type of module.

34.   To complicate the situation, let us assume that the package under consideration is itself called up from a higher package with a different manager.

35.   Your principal task is to decide whether a package is fit for the purpose intended.

36.   A LIFESPAN package is a set of modules which are controlled as a single unit throughout their lifetime.

37.   A package to contain the issue software is created, and when the package itself is ready, a Product is created.

38.   Note that the package will not be prepared until LIFESPAN has shown you the lists of modules and DCs and you have answered the appropriate question.

39.   Once you have requested the package be prepared for approval, wait for the mail message telling you that it is ready.

40.   The approver agrees that the package is appropriate for a baseline and may provide a short approval caveat.