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diff --git a/packaging/README b/packaging/README new file mode 100644 index 0000000000..ce65137790 --- /dev/null +++ b/packaging/README @@ -0,0 +1,38 @@ +Copyright (C) 1997-1998 Samba-Team +Date: November 16, 1998 +Updates: First Release - 19970819 + 19981116 +=============================================================================== + +Note: +===== +This directory is a public repository for platform specific files including +build files for binary package distributions for specific operating systems +as well as for source file distribution packages for those systems. + +The Example directory should be used as a guide for preparation of binary +packages for distribution via the official samba ftp sites. + +The files contained here are intended for use only by those wishing to build +distribution packages and are NOT considered suitable material for anyone who +wants to just install Samba from the pristine source files contained under +the ~/source directory. + +All contributions / modifications / additions / etc. to the packaging files +should be sent to samba-patches@samba.org with the subject marked: + PACKAGING: [add|mod|contrib] Your subject. + +Should you, or anyone you know of, have package build instructions and/or files +that may be of use to the wider community of Samba users please mail the above +account with subject: PACKAGING: [avail] OS xxxxxxxxxx +where xxxxxxxxxx is the operating system platform that may be contributed. + +We will contact the person who is offering to contribute package build details +to ensure that their contribution can be included in the official Samba sources. + +In the event that anyone wishes to contribute package build information please +indicate in your response how we may access a suitable system to ensure our +ability to keep the binary distribution itself current with the released source. + +The future of cooperatively developed software such as Samba depends on the +willingness of all partners to share the fruit of their labours. |