[mythtv] Debian apt packages

[Miah Gregory]

On Wed, 2005-11-23 at 12:14 -0700, Robert LeBlanc wrote:
> I just found out today that Matt Zimmerman is no longer able to
> maintain the Debain packages for MythTV due to time constraints and
> since he is no longer using mythtv. Although I don’t have a lot of
> time, I’d hate to see the packages just die and would be willing to
> help maintain the packages. My question to the list is this: Are there
> other people using Debian who have experience or a desire to pick up
> the packages? I would like to see them become part of the mainstream
> Debian distro, but I think some of the underlying components prevent
> it. I would also need some support from those who are familiar with
> the code in case we run into trouble. Finally, I need to know if there
> is any desire from the main programmers if they do not want myth
> packaged for Debian (not sure why, but I will ask anyway). I have
> never maintained a Debain package before, so if anyone happens to know
> of real good references, please e-mail me off list. I was hoping to
> start with a smaller project, but the best way to learn is to jump in
> with both feet right?

I'm a DD and would be happy to help out in this regard - I spoke to Matt
a while ago about the reasons behind not adding it to debian proper, and
as you say, it was down to licensing/legal issues.

Re maintaining a package, check out the developers corner on debian.org
for a starting point - the new maintainers guide would be fairly
pertinent. We also have the benefit of Matt's previous packaging
efforts, which will make starting out much simpler.

-- 
Miah Gregory