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archive_v1

2012-03-31T10:20:35+00:00

Welcome to the src2pkg documentation project. Encompassed within this wiki are a variety of threads to investigate, from the core manual, to developer information, to tutorials. The Manual -- All the information you need to use src2pkg. For Developers -- Information for those who want to contribute to the development of src2pkg.

config

2010-02-15T22:45:15+00:00

~~DRAFT~~ FIXME Most configuration options are set up with sane defaults in the file /usr/libexec/src2pkg/DEFINES. The settings listed here may be used globally in /etc/src2pkg/src2pkg.conf or per-user in ~/.src2pkg.conf. For detailed information on syntax and usage, please read the /etc/src2pkg/src2pkg.conf file.

faq

2010-01-30T09:42:32+00:00

This file answers some Frequently Asked Questions about src2pkg ---------- * * What is src2pkg? * What is src2pkg *not*? * How can I get help using src2pkg? * What programs are included with src2pkg? * What 'dependencies' are required for using src2pkg? * How can I get started using src2pkg? * Why are some of the lines $NAME.src2pkg file commented out? * What are the minimum lines needed, then for a NAME.src2pkg script? * What is 'do_all_processes'? * What's the differen…

install

2011-01-25T20:43:09+00:00

Files The latest version is 2.4. * Slackware (tgz) * Debian/Ubuntu * Redhat/SuSE * Puppy * SliTaz Installation From package src2pkg is produced as a noarch package. Unlike most other packages however, there are post-install actions that must be completed manually if you are installing src2pkg for the first time.

introduction

2010-01-30T09:49:18+00:00

src2pkg - trackinstall - sentry Copyright 2005-2010 Gilbert Ashley src2pkg is a system for creating installable software packages from source code or any other type of content. It can create packages of several different formats, depending on which system you are building packages for. It can also convert existing packages into packages of a different format or type. See the Technical section for details of the formats supported.

man

2010-07-05T00:57:23+00:00

This page is the manual page for src2pkg 2.2. Always consult your local version (man src2pkg) when there is conflicting information. Description src2pkg - Builds an installable package from a source archive or from other installable content. src2pkg [-h(--help), -hh(--more-help), --version, --list]

quickstart

2010-01-31T23:17:42+00:00

The following instructions presume at least a basic understanding of: * Linux (!) * Software packages & their installation on your system * Experience building programs from source is helpful, but not required src2pkg has been developed to make it as easy as possible to go from a single source archive to a single installable package. It is not, however, a substitute for package-making experience and understanding.

sidebar

2010-02-06T18:18:49+00:00

About Introduction Manual Installing Quick start Installation Configuration Upgrading Usage Overview Tutorial FAQ Customising Technical Special Files

special_files

2010-01-30T19:10:13+00:00

This file briefly explains the purpose and use of special 'extra' files which are used by src2pkg or that src2pkg can create during package building. Where $NAME is used, this means the bare case-sensitive name of the software being packaged. ( xprog != XProg )

start

2010-02-07T18:04:31+00:00

Welcome to the src2pkg documentation project. src2pkg is a tool for creating packages, from source code or other base material including version-controlled sources and binary archives. The core program is written in Bash, and supported by a small number of helper packages that are compiled for your system during the installation.

technical

2010-01-31T22:59:05+00:00

This file gives some technical details about src2pkg which may not be found elsewhere in the documentation. * Source archive formats supported by src2pkg * Source configuration methods supported by src2pkg * Package formats supported by src2pkg * Special files created or utilized by src2pkg * Execution Order of src2pkg * File Layout and Coding Style

tutorial

2010-01-30T10:51:07+00:00

This file provides a quick tutorial which shows the basic functionality of src2pkg, and methods for making excellent packages -even if you know nothing about compiling software, packaging 'standards' or scripting. src2pkg can be used in one of two ways -either as a command-line only tool, or to create and run 'build scripts' for each package you want to create. Since the use of src2pkg build scripts is a little more in-depth, we'll first discuss using src2pkg as a command-line-only tool.

upgrade

2012-03-31T10:20:42+00:00

From version 2.0 to 2.1: * The syntax in the /etc/src2pkg.conf file has changed. If you already have a previous version of src2pkg installed, you should remove or change the name of the old src2pkg.conf file before upgrading the src2pkg package. * The src2pkg-helpers version has been upgraded, so if you have a previous version of src2pkg installed, you'll need to run the command: src2pkg --setup as user root after upgrading to this version of src2pkg.

usage_notes

2010-02-06T18:46:56+00:00

1. Notes on the use of INSTALL_TYPE One very important variable used by src2pkg is called INSTALL_TYPE. This refers to the way in which package content gets created using the 'fake_install' instruction or function. fake_install is a 'front-end' to whatever command is normally used to install software to your system usually the command 'make install'. fake_install provides 5 distinct methods to run the installation commands -usually without installing the items at all. fake_install tries to run …