Changes between Initial Version and Version 1 of PackageUpdates


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Timestamp:
May 1, 2012, 12:01:04 PM (12 years ago)
Author:
wildintellect
Comment:

1st attempt to write up instructions, thanks jef

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  • PackageUpdates

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     1'''Draft - Needs testing'''
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     3== Copy Existing Package to new Release ==
     4E.g. copy current versions from Oneiric to Precise
     5[https://gist.github.com/2569800 script from jef with hints]
     6
     7 * Download the orig.tar.gz
     8 * Download the debian.tar.gz
     9 * Download the dsc
     10 * Unpack the source
     11{{{
     12dpkg-source -x nameofpackage.dsc
     13}}}
     14 * Update the changelog
     15{{{
     16dch -p -D precise -l precise "launchpad build for precise"
     17or
     18dch -i -D precise -l precise "launchpad build for precise" (not sure when to use -p vs -i)
     19}}}
     20 * Check what dch wrote
     21{{{
     22head debian/changelog
     23}}}
     24 * build the package
     25{{{
     26}}}
     27 * push the package to launchpad
     28{{{
     29debrelease --dput -S yourppafortesting
     30}}}
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     34This requires you have a Launchpad account, and a valid GPG key registered with Launchpad.