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https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/ubuntu-devel/2006-August/019922.html Via the SponsorshipProcess
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''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.'' ''NOTE : If it's important enough to be shipped in the stable distro, read StableReleaseUpdates.''
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=== Upstream already provided a debian-dir in the orig.tar.gz, what now? ===
 * Always ask upstream kindly to remove it.
 * At your option:
   * Remove it from the tarball, renaming the tarball while doing so. Example: foo_0.2.orig.tar.gz would then be foo_0.2repacked1.orig.tar.gz.
   * Just modify the package as usual. Note, that this may lead to problems if you'll need to remove a file from the upstream supplied debian dir.

Frequently Asked Questions

The Archive

How do I get my changed package X into Universe/Multiverse?

Via the SponsorshipProcess

NOTE : If it's important enough to be shipped in the stable distro, read StableReleaseUpdates.

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

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

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

  • debuild -S -sa

Upstream already provided a debian-dir in the orig.tar.gz, what now?

  • Always ask upstream kindly to remove it.
  • At your option:
    • Remove it from the tarball, renaming the tarball while doing so. Example: foo_0.2.orig.tar.gz would then be foo_0.2repacked1.orig.tar.gz.
    • Just modify the package as usual. Note, that this may lead to problems if you'll need to remove a file from the upstream supplied debian dir.


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