On 2016-12-22.12:43, Paul Jakma wrote:
> Hi Scott,
>
> Welcome. Also, it could be nice to have the necessary bits to build Debian
> packages directly in the upstream. I don't use debian myself, so never added
> the needed bits.
>
Hi Paul,
Thanks :)
Actually, it's easier to keep the Debian-specific bits out of upstream
trees because it can make things more difficult for certain packaging
workflows. If you're interested, there is more detail here:
https://wiki.debian.org/UpstreamGuide#Pristine_Upstream_Source
--
Regards,
Scott.
> Hi Scott,
>
> Welcome. Also, it could be nice to have the necessary bits to build Debian
> packages directly in the upstream. I don't use debian myself, so never added
> the needed bits.
>
Hi Paul,
Thanks :)
Actually, it's easier to keep the Debian-specific bits out of upstream
trees because it can make things more difficult for certain packaging
workflows. If you're interested, there is more detail here:
https://wiki.debian.org/UpstreamGuide#Pristine_Upstream_Source
--
Regards,
Scott.