Dependencies and .deb vs creating .deb's from source code
Hi all,
I'm currently involved in a Debian-distro based project which aims to create
an Internet caching product for schools which would hopefully take the form
of a Debian install CD which would install relevant packages from CD and
then update when required from the Internet via existing servers where
possible and our own servers for deb packages which we need to create
ourselves (This is a very basic description!).
We're currently debating which will be easier in relation to creating and
maintaing the packages we'll need. From those in the know, are we better
doing either of the following:
1) We alter existing deb's and from that point forth need to check the
debian package list for updates, get them and their dependencies, alter them
and host them
2) We use stable source code, create our own deb's, host them, check the web
sites for the relevant package for updates important enough to make use
create a new deb package and host that
How will we be affected by dependencies on other apps with either of the
above? We currently have a blank canvas to work from which is based around
the bf24 kernel install of Debian with only the C++ Development option
installed.
ANY comments on this would be very gratefully accepted!
Regards,
nry
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