How to get a package updated in Ubuntu - Specifically Request Tracker

[Avi Greenbury]

Mister Guru wrote:
> 
> I looked up the project on launchpad[4] - but that didn't shed much
> light on the situation. I'm assuming that there is sort of standard
> practice for compiling packages into debs, I'm going to do some
> research regarding that, but any hints and tips would be very much
> appreciated.

checkinstall is good for packages that use the configure, make, make install
process, which I don't think RT does.
> 
> What I'd like to do is either build my own RT 4.x package into a .deb,
> or get the version in the repo updated. Ideally, I'd like to do both
> for the experience. If there are any puppet hackers on the list, I'd
> like your input!

You wont get the version in the repo updated; major version changes
don't happen to projects during the life of a release unless there's
some fairly major problem that needs solving.

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Avi