The best replacement for packages is ports.

The best alternatives to packages are rated as following:
★★★★★  ports
★★★★  applications
★★★★  packages
★★★  packets
★★★  procedures oracle
★★★  sims3packs
★★  dish packages
★★  modules
★  iceberg
★  directv packages
★  dish tv packages
★  bundles
★  source code packages
★  namespaces
★  uverse tv
  rpm
  db2 plans

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Speaking about packages, one probably shouldn't forget about dish network.

Other search terms related to packages and their ratings are:
★★★★★ dish network
★★★★★ direct tv
★★★ bt
★ cydia
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