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* [http://qa.openoffice.org/issues/show_bug.cgi?id=46333 Issue 46333]: Native Linux install package using autopackage | * [http://qa.openoffice.org/issues/show_bug.cgi?id=46333 Issue 46333]: Native Linux install package using autopackage | ||
* [http://qa.openoffice.org/issues/show_bug.cgi?id=58158 Issue 58158]: Small Patch Update system[http://www.oooforum.org/forum/viewtopic.phtml?p=132194], is now practical to implement under Linux using autopackage | * [http://qa.openoffice.org/issues/show_bug.cgi?id=58158 Issue 58158]: Small Patch Update system[http://www.oooforum.org/forum/viewtopic.phtml?p=132194], is now practical to implement under Linux using autopackage | ||
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| + | === Preparation phrase === | ||
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| + | # Find out the dependency information | ||
| + | # Prepare the autopackage script | ||
| + | # Repackage the official binary in autopackage format | ||
| + | # Testing and feedback | ||
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| + | Optional (to do later) | ||
| + | * Check the compilation environment | ||
| + | * Compiling a different build if necessary | ||
== Autopackage information for users and developers == | == Autopackage information for users and developers == | ||
Revision as of 05:08, 22 April 2006
Autopackage is a new package management system intended to be usable across multiple Linux distributions. Unlike traditional package formats such as RPM and DEB, autopackage checks for the presence of dependencies on the actual system files, rather than querying a database of package information.
This reduces compatibility issues with different package naming conventions, relaxes package version dependency and allows users to install the application without worrying about what package format is being used on their Linux distributions.
The Linux version of OpenOffice.org released by the Offical OOo homepage, as a third-party binary (when viewed from the point of view of Linux vendors) for download with frequent updates, highly matches the software delivery requirement being served and addressed by autopackage.
By providing OpenOffice.org in autopackage format, it will go a long way to simplify the Linux installation process without end users needing to consult the OpenOffice.org 2.x Setup guide (for setup procedures on various Linux distros out there).
It will also provide the foundation for incremental update mechanism similiar to the auto-updater implemented in Firefox 1.5.
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OpenOffice.org in autopackage format discussion
Issue reported
- Issue 46333: Native Linux install package using autopackage
- Issue 58158: Small Patch Update system[1], is now practical to implement under Linux using autopackage
Preparation phrase
- Find out the dependency information
- Prepare the autopackage script
- Repackage the official binary in autopackage format
- Testing and feedback
Optional (to do later)
- Check the compilation environment
- Compiling a different build if necessary
Autopackage information for users and developers
To see how easy it is to install software in autopackage format, check out this how-to page:
General information
Developer documenation
- Packagers Documentation
With quickstart, tutorials, packager guides, API documentation and many other resources - Developer Tools
- Autopackage Wiki
- Planet Autopackge: Developers' blog
Related articles
- Autopackage 1.0, the now and the next
- Autopackage: Toward a universal package manager for the desktop
- Ubuntu Forum: 35 pages long (wow!) discussion of the autopackage format and its integration with Ubuntu Dapper Drake
