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diff --git a/Distrib/BtsFiling.mdwn b/Distrib/BtsFiling.mdwn new file mode 100644 index 00000000..569239ad --- /dev/null +++ b/Distrib/BtsFiling.mdwn @@ -0,0 +1,17 @@ +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: + +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. + +-- [[Main/RobertMillan]] - 10 Jun 2002 |