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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 (if you need to remove a file from the upstream debian-dir you will need to remove the upstream debian-dir from orig.tar.gz): * 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. |
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 ?
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
Upstream already provided a debian-dir in the orig.tar.gz, what now?
- Always ask upstream kindly to remove it.
- At your option (if you need to remove a file from the upstream debian-dir you will need to remove the upstream debian-dir from orig.tar.gz):
- 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.
MOTU/FAQ (last edited 2022-11-23 15:53:53 by tartley)