On Thu, 2005-09-29 at 19:36 +0800, Paul Wise wrote: > I've attached a patch for the index.wml in that dir. Sorry, forgot the patch. -- bye, pabs http://wiki.debian.org/PaulWise
--- index.wml~ 2005-09-29 18:33:42.000000000 +0800 +++ index.wml 2005-09-29 19:22:30.000000000 +0800 @@ -44,6 +44,49 @@ Debian in keeping its packages well maintained, but it gives you the opportunity to learn from the previous maintainer.</p> +<p> +The procedure for getting a package into Debian is as follows. +This is explained in more detail in the +<a href="http://people.debian.org/~mpalmer/debian-mentors_FAQ.html">debian-mentors FAQ</a>. +</p> + +<ul> +<li>Get interested in a package by using or developing it.</li> +<li>Discover that it isn't packaged and available in the archive.</li> +<li> +<a href="http://www.debian.org/devel/wnpp/">Check</a> if it can be packaged +and if it is already being packaged. +</li> +<li> +Decide if you still want to package and maintain it. +A good way to decide this is to check if upstream development is active, +to do a licencing review and review the code to make sure you can fix it. +If you don't want to package it, file an RFP (request for packaging) bug. +If you don't want to maintain it, find someone who does. Unmaintained +packages are very annoying for the Debian Qality-Assurance group. +</li> +<li> +File an ITP (intent to package) bug against the wnpp package. +This is done in order to prevent duplication of effort (an essential step). +</li> +<li> +Create the package. If you don't know how to do this, read the +<a href="http://www.debian.org/doc/maint-guide/">new maintainer's guide</a> +</li> +<li> +Install and test your package thoroughly. Ask someone on +<a href="http://lists.debian.org/debian-mentors/">debian-mentors</a> +to check your packaging for errors and common problems. +</li> +<li> +Register your need for a sponsor on +<a href="http://sponsors.debian.net">sponsors.debian.net</a> +</li> +<li> +Search for a sponsor to upload it to Debian for you. +</li> +</ul> + <p>You can also aid by contributing to the <a href="$(HOME)/doc/">writing of documentation </a>, doing <a href="$(HOME)/devel/website/">web site maintenance</a>, <a href="$(HOME)/intl/">translation</a> (i18n &
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