Andrew Wood wrote:
> My question is, if i replace the source tree with an updated
> version, say 4.0.2 when its released, I will loose the debian
> directory, and withit, the changelog file.
Install devscripts and look at the uupdate program. Or, copy and modify
the debian directory. You will need
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On 5 Aug 1998, Dale E. Martin wrote:
> Just curious if anyone had done it.
Christoph Lameter compiled some Debian packages for Solaris some time ago.
You may look in the debian-devel mailing list archives.
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On Tue, 9 Sep 1997, Mark W. Blunier wrote:
> I thought that I could make a helpful document for other new developers,
> so before I forgot what it was I wanted to know as a first time installer,
> I made the document up. I would appreciate any constructive criticism, or
> note if it is useful and
Using some of the information that has been recently submitted I was able
to create my first Debian package. While the info was enough to the job
done, I had several questions and made many errors along the way before
I was able to determine the proper procedures.
I thought that I could make a he
On Thu, 4 Sep 1997, Will Lowe wrote:
[...]
> Things that probably ought to be included but aren't:
> Specific instructions on what to change in the control, rules,
> etc. files. This isn't very clear, and requires a lot of hacking around
> with source to figure out. While hacking is good
On Tue, 2 Sep 1997, Jaldhar H. Vyas wrote:
> On Tue, 2 Sep 1997, Will Lowe wrote:
>
> > I'd reccomend the "Makeing a debian Package" page, which is pretty good
> As the author of that article, I am gratified that someone actually finds
> it useful.
Very!
>
> It's too easy. This is by desig
On 2 Sep 1997 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
: Manoj Srivastava writes:
: > Note it never says these are the *only* public lists.
:
: It says "The public lists are:", not "Some of the public lists are:". That
: clearly implies that these are all of the public lists.
:
: > In fact, there _are_ other
On 02-Sep-97 Dave Cinege wrote:
>
>Then why is it not listed on www.debian.org?
>
>"There are a couple of public mailing lists for all Debian users, together
>with
>several lists intended for developers only. The public lists are:"
>
>debian-devel is not listed. I think this leads one to believe
Manoj Srivastava writes:
> Note it never says these are the *only* public lists.
It says "The public lists are:", not "Some of the public lists are:". That
clearly implies that these are all of the public lists.
> In fact, there _are_ other lists.
Yes, the web page says so (but does not name t
Jim Pick writes (of debian-devel):
> It is a public list.
That's not what the web page says.
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Elm
Hi,
>>"Dave" == Dave Cinege <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes:
Dave> Then why is it not listed on www.debian.org?
Dave> "There are a couple of public mailing lists for all Debian
Dave> users, together with several lists intended for developers
Dave> only. The public lists are:"
Dave> debian-devel is no
On Tue, 2 Sep 1997 08:49:36 -0400 (EDT), Alex Yukhimets wrote:
>> >George> I am getting a bit frustrated here in locating the
>> >George> documentation that I need to learn to build debian packages.
>> >
>> >Umm, would debian-devel be a better place for this topic?
>>
>> Umm isn't that a priv
> Manoj Srivastava writes:
> > Umm, would debian-devel be a better place for this topic?
>
> Why? Everybody there already knows how to build a package. This should be
> discussed where those of us thinking about becoming developers can see it.
The way I see it:
debian-user: For all questions
Hi,
>>"john" == john <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes:
john> Manoj Srivastava writes:
>> Umm, would debian-devel be a better place for this topic?
john> Why? Everybody there already knows how to build a package.
john> This should be discussed where those of us thinking about
john> becoming developers
> > Umm, would debian-devel be a better place for this topic?
>
> Umm isn't that a private list?
No. It is a public list.
Cheers,
- Jim
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On Tue, 2 Sep 1997, George Bonser wrote:
> The documents go into very nice detail about what a control file is, etc, but
> it never explains how these files get created in the first place, how the
> package discovers where in the filesystem it is supposed to install the
> pieces,
> etc. I downloa
On Tue, 2 Sep 1997, Will Lowe wrote:
> I'd reccomend the "Makeing a debian Package" page, which is pretty good
> for small/single packages. It sure did help me understand the basics. If
> you're compiling some humungous multi-package beast (;cough Xwindows) it's
> probably not your first packag
On 02-Sep-97 Manoj Srivastava wrote:
>Hi,
>>>"George" == George Bonser <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes:
>
>George> I am getting a bit frustrated here in locating the
>George> documentation that I need to learn to build debian packages.
>
> Umm, would debian-devel be a better place for this topic?
> >George> I am getting a bit frustrated here in locating the
> >George> documentation that I need to learn to build debian packages.
> >
> > Umm, would debian-devel be a better place for this topic?
>
> Umm isn't that a private list?
NO! It is as free as debian-user.
Alex Y.
>
>
> -
Manoj Srivastava writes:
> Umm, would debian-devel be a better place for this topic?
Why? Everybody there already knows how to build a package. This should be
discussed where those of us thinking about becoming developers can see it.
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On Tue, 2 Sep 1997, Dave Cinege wrote:
> On 02 Sep 1997 03:21:39 -0500, Manoj Srivastava wrote:
> > Umm, would debian-devel be a better place for this topic?
>
> Umm isn't that a private list?
>
I think you're thinking of debian-private. Debian-devel is open to
_everyone_.
On 02 Sep 1997 03:21:39 -0500, Manoj Srivastava wrote:
>Hi,
>>>"George" == George Bonser <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes:
>
>George> I am getting a bit frustrated here in locating the
>George> documentation that I need to learn to build debian packages.
>
> Umm, would debian-devel be a better pla
Hi,
>>"George" == George Bonser <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes:
George> I am getting a bit frustrated here in locating the
George> documentation that I need to learn to build debian packages.
Umm, would debian-devel be a better place for this topic?
Anyways, when I was starting out with Debi
One painless way to build a package is to use debmake (thanks Christoph),
located in the utils section. Make sure to read file
/usr/doc/debmake/HOWTO.first_time and chances are your package
will be ready shortly afterwards. The mechanics of it all will
become clear over time, but until then
On Mon, 1 Sep 1997, George Bonser wrote:
>
> Hi all,
>
> I am getting a bit frustrated here in locating the documentation that I need
> to
> learn to build debian packages.
Gosh, yes. At the moment those docs are so convoluted and contain so
many references to other projects which don't exis
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