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diff --git a/hurd/running/debian/BtsFiling.mdwn b/hurd/running/debian/BtsFiling.mdwn new file mode 100644 index 00000000..90f451a8 --- /dev/null +++ b/hurd/running/debian/BtsFiling.mdwn @@ -0,0 +1,52 @@ +When you encounter any GNU/Hurd related bugs in a Debian package you can fix, please use the Debian BTS (Bug Tracking System) to report them. + +Managing Debian packages and using the BTS is quite simple. If you're new to Debian, here's a short guide: + +* first of all, check [http://bugs.debian.org/<package>](http://bugs.debian.org) to ensure the problem is not in the BTS already. This is possible for packages and bug numbers. [[TWiki/InterWikis]] is a shorthand way of linking to bugs and packages from this site. i.e. [[DebianBug]]:hurd [[DebianPackage]]:oskit +* you can fetch package sources with: + + apt-get source <package> + +note: this should unpack already + +* and unpack with: + + dpkg-source -x <package>x-y_z.dsc + +* then get all dependencies: + + apt-get -y build-dep <package> + +note: if some dependencies are missing, it most probably means you have to port them first. follow this instructions recursively until done + + :) + +* Debian packages have a makefile in debian/rules, with (at least) the following targets: <dl> + <dt> build</dt> + <dd> Yup, to build </dd> + <dt> binary</dt> + <dd> Generates deb files in <code>../</code></dd> + <dt> clean</dt> + <dd> Full clean </dd> +</dl> + +* when you have a patch, send it to the BTS using the reportbug utility (or manually as explained in <http://bugs.debian.org/)>. The following parameters should be used: + + Severity: important (when the package is unbuildable or uninstallable, lower otherwise.) + Tags: sid, patch + +* be nice to the maintainers. most are friendly and cooperative, and a few could annoy you for months before applying. Be patient. + +Read <http://bugs.debian.org/> for extensive documentation on the BTS. + +-- [[Main/RobertMillan]] - 10 Jun 2002 + +---- + +Wikification & small changes. + +-- [[Main/JoachimNilsson]] - 24 Jun 2002 + +Updates with the new [[TWiki/InterWikis]] rules. + +-- [[Main/GrantBow]] - 15 Jan 2003 |