Hi, see my comments below:
> >> So, what is currently in > >> https://github.com/rsyslog/rsyslog-pkg-ubuntu? Right now, one would > >> download the source from rsyslog.com and then add the files from the > >> github? Trying to make sure I understand what is where right now; it > >> is Monday you know. :) > > > > Right now you would need to setup a build environment with > > pbuilder-dist (ubuntu-dev-tools package). Are you familiar with these > tools? > > A good start would can be found here: > > http://packaging.ubuntu.com/singlehtml/index.html#document-ubuntu- > pack > > agin > > g-guide/getting-set-up > > Thanks for the link! The one I originally used to test was > http://packaging.ubuntu.com/html/packaging-new-software.html. Does > pbuilder create a chroot automagically? pbuilder-dist create the virtual enviroment, for example this will create a minimal saucy amd64 environment: pbuilder-dist saucy amd64 create > > You can setup virtual Ubuntu building environments. Currently I have > > virtual environments for Precise (AMD/I386) and Saucy (AMD/I386). > > > By virtual environment do you mean a vm or? No, if you follow Step 2 (http://packaging.ubuntu.com/html/packaging-new-software.html), you will automatically come to the step where you setup the virtual environments. > > I would recommend to create a dedicated user for packaging and put the > > git content https://github.com/rsyslog/rsyslog-pkg-ubuntu into the > > users home directory. > > This is how I am working right now. > > > Do you mean a github user, a ubuntu user, or a user in the dev vm? A local user on your dev machine/vm. > > Let me know when you have the build environment setup, then I guide > > you through the next steps ;) > > > I will for sure. In fact, I will probably ask you off-list a few more questions > on setting this mess up Feel free to ask further questions ;) Best regards, Andre _______________________________________________ rsyslog mailing list http://lists.adiscon.net/mailman/listinfo/rsyslog http://www.rsyslog.com/professional-services/ What's up with rsyslog? Follow https://twitter.com/rgerhards NOTE WELL: This is a PUBLIC mailing list, posts are ARCHIVED by a myriad of sites beyond our control. PLEASE UNSUBSCRIBE and DO NOT POST if you DON'T LIKE THAT.
