Public bug reported: The guide should tell that /debian/patches and $ edit-patch should only be used when trying to modify upstream source, for changes in the /debian/ dir they're usually made directly, otherwise, you may find errors like this one:
http://paste.ubuntu.com/1356603/ - error http://paste.ubuntu.com/1356606/ - patch who modify /debian/rules ** Affects: ubuntu-packaging-guide Importance: Undecided Status: New -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Packaging Guide Team, which is subscribed to Ubuntu Packaging Guide. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/1078498 Title: /debian/patches are used only to modify upstream files Status in Ubuntu Packaging Guide: New Bug description: The guide should tell that /debian/patches and $ edit-patch should only be used when trying to modify upstream source, for changes in the /debian/ dir they're usually made directly, otherwise, you may find errors like this one: http://paste.ubuntu.com/1356603/ - error http://paste.ubuntu.com/1356606/ - patch who modify /debian/rules To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu-packaging-guide/+bug/1078498/+subscriptions _______________________________________________ Mailing list: https://launchpad.net/~ubuntu-packaging-guide-team Post to : [email protected] Unsubscribe : https://launchpad.net/~ubuntu-packaging-guide-team More help : https://help.launchpad.net/ListHelp
