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Re: Empty binary package



On Thu, 18 Jul 2013 23:19:10 +0600, Andrey Rahmatullin wrote:

>> If they provide a debian directory, that means to me that they have
>> done their best to make sure their software can at least be packed into
>> a Debian binary package in the limited Debian environment that they
>> choose to test. They may look amateur in your eyes, but I believe that
>> they have done their best.
> Sure. So?

Inpatient to read the next paragraph?

>> My view is that it is up to the Debian community to embrace and help
>> each and every one software author to make packages
>> perfect Debian packages.
> Sure, if they come to us and ask for help.

Is there any other options? 

> How is this related to your questions? Are you the author of the package
> we are discussing?

I'm just trying to reaching out, embrace their helpful packages and help 
them (him/her at the moment) to make packages good enough to be adopted 
into Debian. I'm new to Debian packaging, and need help maybe every 
single step, but at least I can shield them from being intimidated for 
not knowing how "make a proper package". 



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