Create package/repo for installing under Linux esp Ubuntu about pynsource

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Or rather, create a repository that Debian/Ubuntu users can install the 
pynsource package from. 

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http://askubuntu.com/questions/16446/how-to-get-my-software-into-ubuntu

Tool
http://code.google.com/p/pkgcreator/

There are a number of paths that a package can take to enter Ubuntu. The 
overview of Ubuntu development targeted at "upstream" developers like yourself 
might be a useful place to start, but I'll try to give you some pointers as 
well.

Through Debian
Generally, if you are publishing free and open source software going through 
Debian first is the best path. This way ensures that your package will have a 
dedicated maintainer. It also will reach the largest number of users as it will 
be available in not just Debian and Ubuntu but all of their derivatives as 
well. Some useful links for requesting/providing new packages in Debian:

Work-Needing and Prospective Packages - Information on how to file "Intent to 
Package" and "Request for Package" bugs as well as list of open ITPs and RFPs.

Debian Mentors FAQ - debian-mentors is for the mentoring of new and prospective 
Debian Developers. It is where you can find a sponsor to upload your package to 
the archive.

Debian Developer's Reference - Debian Developer's Reference's section on new 
packages. The entire document is invaluable for both Ubuntu and Debian 
packagers.

Directly into Ubuntu
In some cases, it might make sense to go directly into Ubuntu first. Some 
helpful links:

The Ubuntu App Developer site - for lightweight desktop applications, you can 
submit them directly on the My Apps section of developer.ubuntu.com, the App 
Review Board will review them and they will be published in the Software Center.

Packaging Guide - an introduction to how to package for Ubuntu.

REVU - a web-based tool to which Ubuntu contributors can upload new packages 
for review by Ubuntu Developers for inclusion into Ubuntu.

Sponsorship Process - After entering Ubuntu, you can maintain your package 
through the sponsorship process.

Personal Package Archives
Beyond the official Ubuntu and Debian channels, Launchpad offers you the 
ability to distribute Debian packages directly to your users through its 
Personal Package Archives or PPAs for short. One particularly useful aspect of 
a PPA is that you can provide daily builds of your software for testing 
purposes.

Original comment by [email protected] on 2 Sep 2012 at 1:19