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Re: Any script to populate debian/copyright file ?




On Sun, Jul 15, 2012 at 2:04 PM, Bart Martens <bartm@debian.org> wrote:
On Sun, Jul 15, 2012 at 10:51:46AM -0400, Aliaksei Sheshka wrote:
> Hi Debian-Mentors!
>
> Is anyone aware/have a script to populate debian/copyright file ?

No idea.

> I'm trying to build a package for irrtoolset
> http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=392333

If you intend to package this software, then please retitle that bug to ITP and
set yourself as the owner.


I would like, but not sure yet I have skills *today*. Why I've build a package and use it myself, I'm not sure it correct according
all Debian policies, and debian/copyright in particular. I will fix package util I get everything right before asking to upload/sponsor it.
 
> but the source code has multiple licenses, one file licence a, another b
> and so on.
> I've told that I have to list each of it as a separate entry, so I did:
> http://ipcluster.com/deb/irrtoolset/ looks like it's not good since lintian
> complains.

What are the lintian messages you need help with ?

 W: irrtoolset source: syntax-error-in-dep5-copyright line 1201: Continuation line outside a paragraph.


> I've read the policy but still confused, if some one can help, please take
> a look.

Do you have specific questions on debian-policy ?

Yes. 
W: irrtoolset source: syntax-error-in-dep5-copyright line 1201: Continuation line outside a paragraph.
I understand that file is wrong, but don't know where to find a good and correct example of multi copyright multi license fine.


Regards,

Bart Martens


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