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