[SATLUG] How to build source packages in Debian

[K. Spoon]

On Wed, Dec 06, 2006 at 03:08:16PM -0600, Travis H. wrote:
> Hey all, quick question:
> 
> What is the method for getting and building source packages in Debian?
> 
> Especially kernel.  I got it but it I don't know exactly how to build.

The kernel is a special case... check out see make-kpkg and 
http://newbiedoc.sourceforge.net/system/kernel-pkg.html

Otherwise, debs don't really have a "source package".  They use a patch
to the pristine source tree that adds in a debian/ directory which
contains all the packaging info and build rules.  If you're trying to
build something that already has this, you should be able to simply use
dh_builddeb

If you need to create the debian/ control directory from scratch, see
chapters 4-6 at http://www.debian.org/doc/maint-guide/  

-- 
K. Spoon <kell at spoonix.com>