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Re: Which one package serve to build debian package from CVS source?



On Fri, Feb 16, 2007 at 02:58:16PM -0500, Roberto C. Sanchez wrote:
> On Fri, Feb 16, 2007 at 08:13:28PM +0100, csanyipal wrote:
> > Hello!
> > 
> > There was for this pourpose the checkinstall on Sarge, but now, on 
> > Etch, which one package serve for this pourpose out there?
> > 
> It is still available in Sid, which should work OK on Etch.  Or you can
> backport it yourself.
> 
> > If I download some source from one CVS, then can I use dh-make to 
> > convert it into a format that will allow me to build Debian packages, 
> > right?
> > 
> The would require you to go through the whole process of creating a
> proper Debian package.  Personally, I think that is better, because
> checkinstall is really an ugly hack for all but the most simple
> packages.
> 
> > But then, how can I build a debian package?
> > 
> > Or, can I use cvs-buildpackage to build a debian package from any CVS?
> > 
> No.  The purpose of cvs-buildpackage is to build Debian packages from
> Debianized sources maintained under CVS control.

The most notable indication of this is the 'Debian/' directory.
> 
> > Any advices will be appreciated!
> > 
> I think you would be best served by creating proper Debian packages.
And to that end, you may want to join the 'debian-mentors' list, this is
where folks ask about creating debian packages. They even have a web
site and space to upload some of these packages that people make.

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