Re: (Re)build a Debian package
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On Mon, Mar 13, 2000 at 12:07:07PM +0100, SOETE Joël wrote:
> In this last directory I try to launch dpkg --build ... which failled
> because it did not find DEBIAN/control file (which stand in debian/control)
You can't build the packages just like that, the control file has to exist,
you need dpkg-gencontrol or equivalent... better run:
fakeroot debian/rules binary
> I download and study all packaging documentation (also Debian policy) and
> try to find a FAQ but nothing to clarify my mind as a case study procedure
> for instance. Can you help me?
Try reading the Packaging Manual, and the New Maintainers' Guide, found
at http://www.debian.org/doc/packaging-manuals/packaging.html/ and
http://www.debian.org/doc/maint-guide/, respectively.
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