#format wiki #language en <> === Introduction to Packaging - June 2009 === * Date: Sunday, June 28th This is for Session #1. Later session dates and times will be determined at our first meeting. * Time: 2:00pm to 6:00pm * Location: [[ChicagoTeam/Meetings/MeetingLocations#onShore%20Networks|onShore Networks]] * Address: 1407 W Chicago Ave., Chicago, IL 60642 ==== Event Goals ==== '''Introduction to Packaging''' Many users on the team have expressed an interest in learning how to compile programs from source code, and then configure that software into a form that is suitable for inclusion in Ubuntu. Performing these tasks is commonly called "packaging" software. While packaging-related skills can certainly be learned, they are much easier to learn in person, rather than via IRC. Our "Intro to Packaging Sessions," will cover a wide range of packaging-related concepts and tasks, but our initial session will be dedicated to: * Introducing current and new team members * Signing GPG keys (which are necessary to upload packages to the Ubuntu archives) * Discussing team member knowledge needs with regards to packaging so that proper goals can be set for our sessions * Reviewing fundamental packaging terminology and concepts * Planning additional 'Intro to Packaging' sessions In a later session we will devote some time to looking over packages on [[MOTU/Packages/REVU|REVU]], which is the site where packaged software gets reviewed before entering the Ubuntu archives. Although only MOTUs can advocate/upload packages on REVU, everyone can help review them. Looking at items on the REVU site will be a great way to learn about different types of packaging mistakes, and how to fix them. ==== Additional Events ==== * Bug Jam * Even though the [[GlobalBugJam| Global Bug Jam]] only comes twice each year, we can hold our own bug jams whenever we want. * [[KeySigningParty|Key Signing Party]] * People participating in the packaging jam will need to [[https://help.ubuntu.com/community/GnuPrivacyGuardHowto|create a gpg key]]. Since we will be meeting in person, it will be a great opportunity to sign these keys.