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On Fri, 28 Feb 2003, Bastian Kleineidam wrote: > Hi, > > here are some of my tips when packaging unofficial software as .debs. > Perhaps its useful for someone :) > [SNIP] > If there is already an official package eg with version "1.1-4", then > use "1.1-4.1", "1.1-4.2", ... this reflects the same scheme as the NMU and you should be carefull using it. What we do for debian-ipv6 is something like x.y-z.ipv6.rN where N is the "internal" version. The problem might occour if in debian there is x.y-z and in an external archive x.y-z.1 and suddenly in debian it will enter x.y-z.1 because of a real NMU. There was someone having problems related to the same version of the software presents in 2 different archives and apt-get was always downloading one of them.. can't remember exactly the details sorry, but i am farly sure that there is an open bug about it. I would also add something about dependencies. Be sure to build always againt the main debian archive and in the worst case with pkgs that are in your external archive of which you have control of. This should atleast ensure a lower risk of "fried" systems. Do not rely on thirdy part archives even for the smallest piece of software. - From my small experience out of maintaing debian-ipv6 i would also suggest to write a script that checks daily what is in debian and what is in your archive. Specially if your archive propose updates against official debian pkgs. It will help keeping track of the situation and somehow give you a direction for your work as external maintainer. BTW never forget that external archive can be as dangerous as usefull. Warn ALWAYS the user that is not an official repository and don't use it only for your own "glory".. help the official maintainer with what it will come out of its usage. Regards Fabio PS I just realized i wrote "you" everywhere but it refers moslty to people that want to build their archive :-)))) - -- drac (1.11-7) unstable; urgency=low * added IPv6 patch from the great IPv6 Team -- Noel Koethe <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sun, 9 Feb 2003 19:33:00 +0100 -----BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE----- Version: GnuPG v1.2.1 (GNU/Linux) iD8DBQE+X5eThCzbekR3nhgRAjqPAJ4+N6mtfG46kI0yoRLJj02FnE5+nACfSsm6 JUinoKBqYOH3TGdLFQoeN7s= =mNf6 -----END PGP SIGNATURE----- -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
