Re: Attn: Ludovic, on Debian Ada

[Ludovic Brenta <ludovic@ludovic-brenta.org>]

Alex R. Mosteo wrote:
> I have thought for some time that I would like to add my binding
> player-ada [1] to Debian, and I think this will take some degree of
> implication on my part. It would be great if you could send me some
> pointers on what would be needed and how to get started. We can move
> this to mail if you prefer (alejandro [a] mosteo · com)

Great idea. As I have said many times, I will help anyone interested
in packaging Ada things in Debian and even sponsor your packages.
We'll take the details off-line, of course, but here are pointers to
get you started.

As a prerequisite, you need a GPG or PGP key[1] signed by at least one
Debian developer[2]. I suggest this as your first step, as setting up
a physical meeting with a DD might take some time. In the mean time,
of course, don't let that stop you from starting your packaging.

[1] GPG mini-HOWTO: http://www.dewinter.com/gnupg_howto/english/GPGMiniHowto.html
[2] Debian Key Signing Coordination page: https://nm.debian.org/gpg.php

Then dive into the technicalities:

[3] Debian New Maintainer's Guide: http://www.debian.org/doc/maint-guide/
[4] Work-Needing and Prospective Packages: http://www.debian.org/devel/wnpp/
[5] Debian Policy for Ada: http://www.ada-france.org/debian/debian-ada-policy.html
[6] Packaging scripts for all of my packages: http://www.ada-france.org/article131.html

OpenToken and TextTools are very simple packages you may want to look
at for inspiration.

--
Ludovic Brenta.