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Re: Making Debian Packages from tar ball files



On Fri, 16 May 2003 01:01:18 -0400
Hamid <hrg27@spils.com> wrote:

> Hi
> 
> How can one make a debian package from a tar ball source ?
> For example, I have downloaded and installed "Downloader for X" ( 
> http://www.krasu.ru/soft/chuchelo/files/d4x-2.4.1.tar.gz )
> and now I want to install it on another Debian box.
> Thanks
> Hamid

Look for a program called checkinstall.

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