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  * read first how to create an [[/Minimal|empty package]]
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  * then read how to create a [[/Files|package with some files]]
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 * [[CreateDummyPackage|create a dummy package]]
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When you seriously think about packaging as new comer to Debian, please read the official documentation :

Contents

  1. Why Packaging
  2. Introduction to Debian Packaging
  3. Debian Derivatives
  4. Advanced Packaging Procedures
    1. Useful pages
  5. other informations
    1. External useful links
    2. See also:

Why Packaging

Whether you want

  • to install some programs or data on several computers
  • the packaging system to take care of updates
  • to help the Debian project.

Introduction to Debian Packaging

If you need to create rapidly a package, use equivs :

  • read first ?how to create an empty package

  • then read how to create a ?package with some files

If you prefere to gain real knowledge about Debian packaging :

Debian Derivatives

Please note that some Debian Derivatives resources may be quite useful too.

Learn more about the DEX project

Advanced Packaging Procedures

Useful pages

other informations

See also:

CategoryPackageManagement CategoryPackaging