Comprofix Lists wrote: > Hi Guys, > > I have been googling but not having much luck :( > > I am looking from some advice on how to create a deb package from > source. All the guides and wiki articles I have found have been missing > information, some mention using dh_make, others mention pbuilder, some > mention using a chroot. But what if I want to do an X11 app? Should I > use a VM for this? I don't want to screw with my daily driver too much. > > *** This is only a learning experience. So I can learn how packages are > created with a view to one day be able to update packages, patch > packages and contribute back. > > If anyone can offer advice on where to start or point me in the right > direction if would be appreciated. > > Thanks > Matt
Hi, as it was explained already if the code was not debianized (there is no debian directory) you need to do dh_make and edit the files. I started time ago with this https://debian-handbook.info/browse/stable/debian-packaging.html and then you would use debuild - look into the man page You can build X apps in chroot as well. I usually have VM where I can test them after they were build and before installing them on my computer. regards
