iluvlinux wrote: [snip] > ie $ dpkg-buildpackage -rfakeroot -k<KEY> -sgpg [snip] Complementing what Bart said: '-k<KEY>' and '-sgpg' are also not needed. The '-k' is mostly only needed for sponsoring uploads. After a quick read of the thread, it seems you intend on maintaining this package yourself. The '-sgpg' switch is also not necessary in this context. Read dpkg-buildpackage's manpage to understand why. > So is there any way that i can automate this stuff. ie the dpkg-buildpkg > should not ask for passphrase every time i build a new package, it should > take it from a file or some ENV variable. This would be VERY unsafe. You have to understand the basics of cryptography and - more importantly - the REASON for cryptography in Debian to see that you have to keep your GPG key very safe and that includes not storing your passphrase in any easily accessible place. This definition of "easily" is very debated, but certainly a config file or an ENV variable don't pass any test. Most people agree that your passphrase shouldn't be stored at all, if possible, and instead you should just backup your key and your revocation certificate in safe, offline places, in case of emergency. Do some research on the topic. Wikipedia is your friend (even if it's not always particularly right about everything). It might ease your life if you intend on becoming a Debian Maintainer or Developer. Cheers and good luck with the package! -- Leo "costela" Antunes [insert a witty retort here]
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