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* [http://dad.dunnewind.net/ Merges/Syncs for Gutsy] * [http://tinyurl.com/2mbskn Packages requested by others] * [:MOTU/Bugs:MOTU related bugs] |
* [http://merges.ubuntu.com/universe.html Merges/Syncs for Hardy] [[Anchor(NewSoftware)]] === Packaging New Software === Packaging new software is a valuable task, but sometimes not trivial. More information on how to do it: * [https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+bugs?field.tag=needs-packaging Packages requested by others] * [:UbuntuDevelopment#NewPackages:Policy for inclusion of new packages] * [:PackagingGuide/Basic:How to package from scratch] |
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Help to fix packages that are not installable. A list can be found at http://alt.qeuni.net/~william/debcheck/debcheck.py?dist=hardy&list=relationship%2dDepends&arch=ANY, updated 6-hourly. | Help to fix packages that are not installable. A list can be found [http://alt.qeuni.net/~william/debcheck/debcheck.py?list=relationship%2dDepends&arch=ANY on debcheck] updated 6-hourly. * Component-specific unmetdeps lists are also available: [http://alt.qeuni.net/~william/debcheck/debcheck.py?list=universe-only-relationship%2dDepends&arch=ANY universe] [http://alt.qeuni.net/~william/debcheck/debcheck.py?list=multiverse-only-relationship%2dDepends&arch=ANY multiverse] |
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[[Anchor(Bugs)]] == Universe / Multiverse Bugs == Check out '''["MOTU/TODO/Bugs"]'''. [[Anchor(WeeklyTasks)]] |
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There's always a lot of work to do in Ubuntu's Universe and Multiverse.
Here a quick list of suggestions, where you can help out:
General Tasks
[http://merges.ubuntu.com/universe.html Merges/Syncs for Hardy]
Packaging New Software
Packaging new software is a valuable task, but sometimes not trivial. More information on how to do it:
[https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+bugs?field.tag=needs-packaging Packages requested by others]
[:UbuntuDevelopment#NewPackages:Policy for inclusion of new packages]
[:PackagingGuide/Basic:How to package from scratch]
Packaging related
Unmet Dependencies
Help to fix packages that are not installable. A list can be found [http://alt.qeuni.net/~william/debcheck/debcheck.py?list=relationship%2dDepends&arch=ANY on debcheck] updated 6-hourly.
Component-specific unmetdeps lists are also available: [http://alt.qeuni.net/~william/debcheck/debcheck.py?list=universe-only-relationship%2dDepends&arch=ANY universe] [http://alt.qeuni.net/~william/debcheck/debcheck.py?list=multiverse-only-relationship%2dDepends&arch=ANY multiverse]
Some of them are main packages, please sort them out. If you want to take care of them... even better.
Best to use a clean pbuilder environment if possible. See: ["PbuilderHowto"].
apt-get source <package> and debuild or dpkg-buildpackage`
- Many of the packages just need a fresh rebuild.
Other Packaging tasks
Incorporate Debian RC fixes: http://django.ajmitch.net.nz/rcbugs/
- Look for potential security fixes:
- Code Needed:
- Help migrate applications away from wxWindows2.4: ["MOTU/wx2.4Migration"]
Help develop GUI tool for monitor/resolution configuration: https://launchpad.net/~displayconfig-gtk
Help develop failsafe X mode: https://blueprints.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+spec/bullet-proof-x
Universe / Multiverse Bugs
Check out ["MOTU/TODO/Bugs"].
Weekly Tasks
Go back to [:MOTU].BR ["CategoryMOTU"]
MOTU/TODO (last edited 2016-10-27 07:45:07 by dholbach)