Ubuntu+Python app development + distribution

[Olof Bjarnason]

Bump.

Could someone give me some advice?

2009/9/29 Olof Bjarnason <olof.bjarnason at gmail.com>

> Hi Ubuntu-dev-discuss!
>
> I'm writing small games using Python with add-on library PyGame.
>
> I'm using bzr+lp to host the project (it's called fortressdefender).
> I'm really satisfied with bzr+lp so far.
>
> However - now I want to distribute my game via a .deb file, since it
> is the most user-friendly alternative for visitors of my blog.
>
> I know about the PPAs and how it's possible to quite simply add my
> game to my PPA-page on Launchpad.
>
> The catch with that approach is that I think it is too hard for
> end-users for several reasons:
>
> 1. Adding the addition URL to the Administration->Program sources->3rd
> party applications is not a day-to-day businees, many will find it
> hard.
> 2. There is some kind of integer code needed to verify the package
> also, even more cumbersome for end-user.
>
> If there was a way to specify the URL in the ordinary Ubuntu
> Program->Add/remove app', and skip the integer code step, it would be
> viable.
>
> How would you guys convert a "pure" python application (with the only
> dependency python-pygame) to a .deb file?
>
> If I'm asking on the wrong mailing list, sorry, and please direct me
> to the right one.
>
> Yours sincerely,
>
>
> /Olof
>
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