[Freeswitch-users] Alternative Debian package builder

[Andrew Cassidy]

I just wrote a script that chroots and builds for each env I have installed
using the provided build scripts.

On 15 March 2013 20:27, Cal Leeming [Simplicity Media Ltd] <
cal.leeming at simplicitymedialtd.co.uk> wrote:

> Hello,
>
> I've recently released an alternative Debian package builder for
> FreeSWITCH.
>
> https://github.com/foxx/freeswitch-debian
>
> Although FreeSWITCH does already have suitable Debian packages (and a
> builder), it might not be suitable for your needs (and in our specific use
> case, we required an alternative approach).
>
> Some of the reasons for this might be;
>
> * Build your own packages with custom patches applied
> * Your build system requires an easy to use, 1 command buider
> * Building your own source packages from GIT for security reasons
> * Have a single Debian package to install rather than 100+
>
> It supports the following features;
>
> * Uses 'get-packaged-orig-source' to fetch original source from FreeSWITCH
> git
> * Builds as non-native, all arch package using quilt 3.0 patching (in
> accordance with Debian guidelines)
> * Uses start-stop-daemon
> * Uses pbuilder to ensure a clean build
> * Creates 'freeswitch' system user and enforces permissions on FreeSWITCH
> files
> * Installs into /opt/freeswitch, rather than system dirs
> * Removing/purging package will NOT remove data/logs dir or delete
> 'freeswitch' system user (in accordance with Debian guidelines)
> * Enforces all necessary dependancies
>
> Usage:
>
> # Replace GIT_REF with the ref from GIT you wish to compile against
> # Replace FS_VERSION with the version of FreeSWITCH we are compiling
>
> $ apt-get install git
> $ git clone https://github.com/foxx/freeswitch-debian.git
> $ cd freeswitch-debian
> $ GIT_REF=master FS_VERSION=1.3.16 make
>
> Hope this helps someone else!
>
> Cal
>
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