The Archive option in the Finder creates compressed zip archive files.

Metadata is information stored outside of a file or folder. It provides additional information about files and folders. Examples include: file flags, extended file attributes, and permissions.

The diagnostic reporting feature automatically creates a diagnostic report log any time an application crashes or hangs. The diagnostic report log can be viewed immediately, reported to Apple via the Internet, or viewed later in the /Applications/Utilities/Console application.

Traditional installation methods are generally categorized as either a drag-and-drop installation, where the user simply copies the application to the local system; or as an installation package, where an installer process places the items on the local system.