Re: Building from a source package

[Julian Gilbey <J.D.Gilbey@qmw.ac.uk>]

> On Fri, May 14, 1999 at 09:21:46PM +1200, Alex King wrote:
> > I have a feeling this may be a silly question, but here goes...
> > 
> > How do I build a binary package from a debian source package?
> > 
> > I have downloaded the source package, and unpacked it with dpkg-source, but
> > how do I make the .deb from it?
> > 
> > I need to recompile the package (samba) with a compile time setting changed
> > (MAX_OPEN_CONNECTIONS).  This is really urgent, any tips greatly appreciated.
> second way :
> 
> use the package dbuild, very nice, install it and then run :

Third way: use the debuild program in the devscripts package (which
you are advised to download from unstable -- much improved version).

   Julian

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