[GoLUG] August Meeting Topic?

[David Billsbrough]

Steve,

I have just a few comments to tweak but I am glad you caught my drift!  :-)

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Constructing Your Own Linux and FreeBSD Packages

Admin/Developer David Billsbrough will demonstrate how to make your own software packages in
Devuan (.deb), Void Linux (xbps), and FreeBSD (.pkg) with easy to understand examples.

I have gotten some simpler examples of utility programs installed to prove that the processes to build
packages does actual work.

You'll learn techniques to make package making easier, faster, and more reliable, as well as learning
where the *landmines* lie, how to avoid them, and what to do if you get caught by a *landmine*.

Not all docs online are helpful as some details are older and not always clear.  So I hope to sort though
some of these building issues.

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This might be a little better


regards,

David
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David Billsbrough (KC4ZVW)
QTH: Chuluota, FL -- grid: EL98kp
 
-----Original Message-----
 
From: Steve Litt <slitt at troubleshooters.com>
Sent: Aug 3, 2024 4:57 PM
To: <golug at golug.org>
Subject: Re: [GoLUG] August Meeting Topic?

Hi David,

When I publicize your talk, I can't use phrases like "not entirely
useful" and "mostly correct". Please read the following and correct as
necessary:

===========================================
Constructing Your Own Linux and FreeBSD Packages

Admin/Developer David Billsbrough will demonstrate how to make your own
software packages in Devuan (.deb), Void Linux (xbps), and FreeBSD
(.pkg) with easy to understand examples. You'll learn techniques to make
package making easier, faster, and more reliable, as well as learning
where the landmines lie, how to avoid them, and what to do if you get
caught by a landmine.

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As far as "not entirely useful", that's covered by "easy to
understand". As far as "mostly correct", leave some time for
experimentation. Just say what you don't know, and there will be
audience members who do know, so working with them, you can solve the
problems.

I'll publicize your presentation as soon as you OK or change my
publicity blurb. I think this is going to be a VERY popular
presentation.

Thanks David,

SteveT



David Billsbrough said on Sat, 03 Aug 2024 17:05:43 +0000

>Steve and all,
>
>The short answer is ... yes.
>
>I have made several not entirely useful packages for Void Linux
>(XBPS), Devuan (*.deb), and FreeBSD (.pkg) that install and remove
>mostly correct.