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Re: Debian package without released upstream source



Nelson A. de Oliveira wrote:
> Hi!
> 
> On 6/4/06, Jörg Sommer <joerg@alea.gnuu.de> wrote:
> >Now, my question is: Can I release a package that bases on not-released
> >sources? If so, I request for an sponsor. Otherwise, what should I do?
> >Wait?
<snip> 
> You just need to take care if the program is really ready to be used.
> You need to see if it's OK to upload the package to unstable or if
> it's better to use experimental, until the final version of the
> program is released.

The "experimental" distribution is meant for new versions of existing
packages that make large changes.  With a new package, you can upload
to "unstable" and then prevent it from moving into "testing" by
immediately filing a bug on with severity "serious" simply saying that
it is not ready for release.

Ben.

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