[mythtv] Debian apt packages

[Steve Adeff]

On Wednesday 23 November 2005 14:14, 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?
>
>
>
> Thanks,
>
> Robert LeBlanc

I'd like to help if I can be of any. I've got some spare CPU cycles available 
to build a Debian64 package. ("spare" AthlonXP 3200+)

These are the packages I needed to compile by hand for my amd64 builds that 
weren't available in Sarge, Sid, or Etch:
lame
libraw - for firewire
libiec - for firewire

so these would need to be packaged as well.