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Or rather, create a repository that Debian/Ubuntu users can install the
pynsource package from.
Original comment by abu...@gmail.com
on 13 Jul 2012 at 2:19
Original comment by abu...@gmail.com
on 15 Jul 2012 at 2:23
http://askubuntu.com/questions/16446/how-to-get-my-software-into-ubuntu
Tool
http://code.google.com/p/pkgcreator/
There are a number of paths that a package can take to enter Ubuntu. The
overview of Ubuntu development targeted at "upstream" developers like yourself
might be a useful place to start, but I'll try to give you some pointers as
well.
Through Debian
Generally, if you are publishing free and open source software going through
Debian first is the best path. This way ensures that your package will have a
dedicated maintainer. It also will reach the largest number of users as it will
be available in not just Debian and Ubuntu but all of their derivatives as
well. Some useful links for requesting/providing new packages in Debian:
Work-Needing and Prospective Packages - Information on how to file "Intent to
Package" and "Request for Package" bugs as well as list of open ITPs and RFPs.
Debian Mentors FAQ - debian-mentors is for the mentoring of new and prospective
Debian Developers. It is where you can find a sponsor to upload your package to
the archive.
Debian Developer's Reference - Debian Developer's Reference's section on new
packages. The entire document is invaluable for both Ubuntu and Debian
packagers.
Directly into Ubuntu
In some cases, it might make sense to go directly into Ubuntu first. Some
helpful links:
The Ubuntu App Developer site - for lightweight desktop applications, you can
submit them directly on the My Apps section of developer.ubuntu.com, the App
Review Board will review them and they will be published in the Software Center.
Packaging Guide - an introduction to how to package for Ubuntu.
REVU - a web-based tool to which Ubuntu contributors can upload new packages
for review by Ubuntu Developers for inclusion into Ubuntu.
Sponsorship Process - After entering Ubuntu, you can maintain your package
through the sponsorship process.
Personal Package Archives
Beyond the official Ubuntu and Debian channels, Launchpad offers you the
ability to distribute Debian packages directly to your users through its
Personal Package Archives or PPAs for short. One particularly useful aspect of
a PPA is that you can provide daily builds of your software for testing
purposes.
Original comment by abu...@gmail.com
on 2 Sep 2012 at 1:19
Original issue reported on code.google.com by
abu...@gmail.com
on 14 Nov 2007 at 5:53