FIXME : this is page is incomplete and have no structure. Though it is no worst than the void of newby documentation.
#debian dpkg bot : "it has been said that reportbug is use used to submit bugs to the Debian bug system. really simple to use, apt-get install reportbug, then run reportbug and answer the questions. It will file automagically if you're on-line. note: always check the list that reportbug gives you to see if the bug is already known"
$ reportbug package
The commands shows already reported bugs by around 20 . Type Enter to reach next page.
From there there are two ways ( ) .
Way 1, read the reports, if one match , write its number and click enter
Way 2, search throuhg the bugs by typing "f" then
After the last one you will be asked if you want to report a new bug. NB: If you don't know the vim text editor please choose one you know with "update-alternatices --config editor. You need to write your report with an editor 
In case you only know say gedit. Use :
links which could help improve this page :
- the reportbug project page
http://alioth.debian.org/projects/reportbug/
- Reporting Bugs in Debian . Best Debian Bug report introduction i ever saw.
http://women.alioth.debian.org/involvement/bugreporting
- debian BTS interface :
- How to report a bug in Debian : mostly tell how to do things without reportbug.
http://www.debian.org/Bugs/Reporting Also available in : /usr/share/doc/debian/bug-reporting.txt
- wiki page about the previous bug reporting command :
http://wiki.debian.net/?DebianBugTrackingSystem
?SysAdminDocs : ["DebianXWindowsHowTo"]
http://www.geosci.usyd.edu.au/pmwiki/pmwiki.php?n=SysAdminDocs.["DebianXWindowsHowTo"]
- How to report bugs on Debian
http://www.linuxfocus.org/English/September2000/article171.shtml
- debian installer logs are in /var/log/debian-installer
- How to Report Bugs Effectively : generic recommandations for bug reporter
http://www.chiark.greenend.org.uk/~sgtatham/bugs.html
- an example of the "formal letter" send to some of our Xfree users
http://www.xfree86.org/pipermail/forum/2003-November/003841.html
- Debian FAQ : 11.5 How do I report a bug in Debian?
http://www.debian.org/doc/manuals/debian-faq/ch-support.en.html#s-bugreport
- Re: bug reporting in noncommercial software : provide a light though complete description of reportbug capabilities and the BTS process.
http://lwn.net/2001/1115/letters.php3 , cf Re: bug reporting in noncommercial software