> I am trying to build 'ls' from source. > > Finding that ftp.gnu.org sources don't work, I grab the > fileutils*[dsc|orig|diff]* files from debian. Being more of a GNU type of person than a Debian type of person (yet!) I would like to ask what "don't work" about the GNU sources? They should build out of the box on most machines just fine. tar xzf fileutils-4.1.8.tar.gz cd fileutils-4.1.8 ./configure make Note that you want dpkg to know about the files you installed. So I am *not* arguing to bypass the packager by doing a make install. On the contrary I highly recommend installing to a system using a package manager and never do a 'make install' unless it is part of building a package. I am just saying that the GNU sources should work and am pained that you say they don't. Feel free to move the discussion to <bug-fileutils@gnu.org> if it is upstream specific. If the GNU sources have problems then read the FAQ first and then file a bug with <bug-fileutils@gnu.org>. Build bugs are usually addressed quite quickly. http://www.gnu.org/software/fileutils/doc/faq/ > I find the /usr/doc/debian/source-unpack.txt file > and follow it. > > Now, what do I do next? That is: When/what do > I do with a debian/rules file? I am hoping for good discussion here as I am learning this side of things myself. Bob
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