Create an Ubuntu/Debian repository for Googsystray

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#15 Create an Ubuntu/Debian repository for Googsystray

Status: open

Owner: Jim Duchek

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Priority: 5

Updated: 2009-12-05

Created: 2009-12-05

Creator: Leinardi

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I would suggest setting up a repository (for instance a PPA on Launchpad) for Ubuntu/Debian users.

Discussion

Jim Duchek - 2009-12-05

I've been debating whether or not to actually do this myself or wait for someone else to take it. The repository isn't setup, but I need some feedback as to whether the .deb package I released for 1.0 actually worked. As far as I know, I don't believe it's even been downloaded (although SF.net's stats are a day or two behind at the moment). Ultimately the goal, of course, would be to have the package in the official repositories and I wouldn't have to deal with it at all.

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Jim Duchek - 2009-12-05

assigned_to: nobody --> jimduchek

status: open --> pending
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Leinardi - 2009-12-05

I'm using the .deb package without any problems. And I downloaded it from sourceforge. I tried the notification of Gmail, Reader Wave and everything seems to work properly.

The official repositories are updated every 6 months. Since this project is still young I would suggest using a PPA repository to update in real time any new versions.

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Leinardi - 2009-12-05

status: pending --> open
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Leinardi - 2009-12-14

Any news about the repository?

I suggest reading this step by step guide on how to implement with minimal effort a Launchpad PPA For a Simple Python Project:
http://www.cuberick.com/2009/01/creating-launchpad-ppa-for-simple.html

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Jim Duchek - 2009-12-14

Yeah, it's not too complex. I'm still trying to decide if I want to get into the business of running a repository or just hope it gets officially picked up.

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Leinardi - 2009-12-14

I understand. But, I repeat, the official repositories are updated every 6 months! Ubuntu does not have a rolling repos :(.
Six months of waiting for a project that releases new versions every week are many.

You could try to be included in the project GetDeb: http://www.getdeb.net/welcome/

But, imho, it would be easier to create your own repository PPA.

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