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Here is a list of questions that are frequently asked by new contributors on #ubuntu-motu and the ubuntu-motu mailing list. If you don't find an answer to your question here, please add it along with the answer when you find out.
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== The Archive == '''This page contains MOTU specific frequently asked questions. Technical content that used to be on this page, has moved to [[UbuntuDevelopment/FAQ]], which is the general place for FAQ regarding Packaging and Ubuntu Development.'''

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== What is MOTU and What does it do? ==

This is the team which takes care of universe and Multiverse and universe components in ubuntu

== Starting Points ==

Be sure to check out these pages as well:
 * [[UbuntuDevelopment]]
 * [[UbuntuDevelopment/FAQ]]
 * [[http://packaging.ubuntu.com/html/|Packaging Guide]]
 * [[http://packaging.ubuntu.com/html/#knowledge-base|Knowledge Base]]

=== I want to help out Ubuntu MOTU and learn packaging, where do I start? ===

Take a look at [[MOTU/Contributing|MOTU/Contributing]] and the more concise overview at [[MOTU/GettingStarted]].

=== How do I get help and pointers around in Ubuntu Development processes? ===

There are many ways to get help and pointers in ubuntu development

For pointers or a introduction into the process, Please get in touch with the DeveloperAdvisoryTeam in ubuntu.

Or if you want some human interaction in real time please catch us on ''#ubuntu-motu'' on ''irc.freenode.net''

There are a lot of sessions that go on on Ubuntu development in the UbuntuDeveloperWeek on ''#ubuntu-classroom''

Please feel free to pitch in for any of those sessions which interests you in the UbuntuDeveloperWeek series :)

=== Do I need to know a lot of programming languages to become a MOTU? ===

Much more important than having a lot of progamming experience is
 * being a good team player
 * learning by reading documentation, trying things out and not being afraid to ask questions
 * being highly motivated
 * having a knack for trying to make things work
 * having some detective skills

== How MOTU works ==

There are different processes in ubuntu development such as [[https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UbuntuDevelopment/Merging|Merge]], StableReleaseUpdates, [[https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Bugs/HowToFix|Bug Fixing]] and so on

A good starting point would be: [[https://wiki.ubuntu.com/MOTU/GettingStarted|MOTU/GettingStarted]]

=== Who resolves conflict? Who can I talk to if I experience problems in the MOTU team? ===

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Talk to one of the members of the [[DeveloperMembershipBoard]]. Part of their goal is to keep the atmosphere in the team productive and calm.
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=== How do I get my changed package X into Universe/Multiverse? ===
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 * If you have a patch or a suggestion for a package in Universe or Multiverse, simply file a bug report on the source package ({{{http://launchpad.net/distros/ubuntu/+source/<package>/+filebug}}}) and assign it to the `motureviewers` team
(using "Subscribe Someone Else" button and enter "motureviewers").

''NOTE : If it's important enough to be shipped in the stable distro, you might want to mention that and open a `dapper-updates` task.''


=== What Version Should my Package Have ? / Should My Package have -0ubuntu1 appended to the End of the Version Number ? ===

 * Ubuntu and Debian have slightly different package versioning schemes, for an explanation see https://help.ubuntu.com/ubuntu/packagingguide/C/basic-scratch.html#id2577623

=== How can do I make multi pbuilders ? / How can I make a pbuilder for ( Edgy / Dapper / Breezy / Debian SID ) ? ===

 * You can Read about setting up pbuilder ( a system to easily build packages in a clean chroot environment ) at http://wiki.ubuntu.com/PbuilderHowto

=== What options do I need for debuild to make a source package including tar.gz? ===

 * `debuild -S -sa`
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Home

Getting Started
Get started here!

Teams

FAQ

Events

TODO

Contact

Next MOTU Meeting (details)

Thursday, December 6th 2012, 16:00 UTC

Next Packaging Training Session (details)

TBD

Frequently Asked Questions

Here is a list of questions that are frequently asked by new contributors on #ubuntu-motu and the ubuntu-motu mailing list. If you don't find an answer to your question here, please add it along with the answer when you find out.

This page contains MOTU specific frequently asked questions. Technical content that used to be on this page, has moved to UbuntuDevelopment/FAQ, which is the general place for FAQ regarding Packaging and Ubuntu Development.

What is MOTU and What does it do?

This is the team which takes care of universe and Multiverse and universe components in ubuntu

Starting Points

Be sure to check out these pages as well:

I want to help out Ubuntu MOTU and learn packaging, where do I start?

Take a look at MOTU/Contributing and the more concise overview at MOTU/GettingStarted.

How do I get help and pointers around in Ubuntu Development processes?

There are many ways to get help and pointers in ubuntu development

For pointers or a introduction into the process, Please get in touch with the DeveloperAdvisoryTeam in ubuntu.

Or if you want some human interaction in real time please catch us on #ubuntu-motu on irc.freenode.net

There are a lot of sessions that go on on Ubuntu development in the UbuntuDeveloperWeek on #ubuntu-classroom

Please feel free to pitch in for any of those sessions which interests you in the UbuntuDeveloperWeek series Smile :)

Do I need to know a lot of programming languages to become a MOTU?

Much more important than having a lot of progamming experience is

  • being a good team player
  • learning by reading documentation, trying things out and not being afraid to ask questions
  • being highly motivated
  • having a knack for trying to make things work
  • having some detective skills

How MOTU works

There are different processes in ubuntu development such as Merge, StableReleaseUpdates, Bug Fixing and so on

A good starting point would be: MOTU/GettingStarted

Who resolves conflict? Who can I talk to if I experience problems in the MOTU team?

The MOTU Council is not operative at the moment. All its responsibilities have been assumed by:

Talk to one of the members of the DeveloperMembershipBoard. Part of their goal is to keep the atmosphere in the team productive and calm.


Back to MOTU.

CategoryMOTU

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