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authorRobert Millan <zeratul2@wanadoo.es>2002-06-10 21:42:24 +0000
committerRobert Millan <zeratul2@wanadoo.es>2002-06-10 21:42:24 +0000
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+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/<i>package</i>) to ensure the problem is not in the BTS already.<br /> - you can fetch package sources with "apt-get source _package_"<br /> - and unpack with "dpkg-source -x _package_\_x-y\_z.dsc"<br /> - Debian packages have a makefile in debian/rules, with (at least) the following targets:
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+build (yup, to build)<br /> binary (generates deb files in ../)<br /> clean (full clean)<br /> - when you have a patch, send it to the BTS using the reportbug utility (or manualy 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.
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+-- [[Main/RobertMillan]] - 10 Jun 2002