Hi ! On 2021-05-21 5:43 a.m., Hunter Wittenborn wrote: > I'm continuing to look around at things - do all packages, even those in > non-free, have to have an accompanying .dsc file to be in the Debian > repositories? >
The complete build system is based on a .dsc file and this does more than only run a gcc build on your application or package it into a .tar.gz file ! This is what I called "Debian rules" for package : https://www.debian.org/doc/manuals/developers-reference/best-pkging-practices.en.html For example the file called "watch" is used to check if you published a new version of your software and build it if needed, all automatic. Maybe this could be useful for you : Prospective developer https://www.debian.org/doc/manuals/developers-reference/beyond-pkging.en.html#interacting-with-prospective-debian-developers New maintainer guide (1st step) : https://www.debian.org/doc/manuals/maint-guide/first.en.html All the stuff I already sent you and that I found just looking at the table of content. -- Polyna-Maude R.-Summerside -Be smart, Be wise, Support opensource development
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