On Fri, 9 Sep 2005, Alejandro Forero Cuervo wrote:
I've briefly looked at it and it seems to only explain how to build the RPM packages. What I'm looking for is a guide explaining the procedures that I need to follow in order to get my packages (the RPMs I build following the steps in SUSE_Build_Tutorial) to become part of OpenSUSE (instead of third-party packages). What do I need to do in order for my packages to become part of OpenSUSE (e.g. distributed in the OpenSUSE ISO files, listed in the official package listings, etc.)?
There isn't an "official guideline", as we don't have the storied "openSUSE build infrastructure" in place yet. For now the only way to go would be to file an enhancement request in bugzilla an attach your specfiles to it. If we like the package and want to have it in SUSE Linux, we might take up your work, review it and put it into in. Note: This is the current way to go - this will change dramatically in the future.
We are interested in creating a centralized repository of packaged software following some guidelines/policies to integrate properly, right?
Yes, I guess we all agree! For now I'd just like to point out one thing: Please drop the idea of one centralized distribution that everyone is trying to get changes / packages in. I know that this sound very strange at first, but it will be fundamental for the future success of openSUSE! Regards Christoph