Re: Packages.gz

[Goswin Brederlow <goswin.brederlow@student.uni-tuebingen.de>]

Gwyneth Lloyd-Jones <gwyneth@kachinatech.com> writes:

> I am currently working on some packages and had a question.  When I
> finish with my packages,  do I add them manualy to the Packages.gz
> file?  I can't seem to find any information on any automated way of
> doing so.  I was hoping to test some local installation using the file.
> Any information will be appreciated.
> 
> Thank you in advance.

To test the package you can use

dpkg -i my_personal_package.deb

No need for a Packages file, but if you have several packages build
localy you should generate a seperate Packages file for them and add
them to apt's config (or dselect's if you use that without apt).

MfG,
	Goswin