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diff --git a/Distrib/BtsFiling.mdwn b/Distrib/BtsFiling.mdwn deleted file mode 100644 index 90f451a8..00000000 --- a/Distrib/BtsFiling.mdwn +++ /dev/null @@ -1,52 +0,0 @@ -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 |