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For questions concerning the distribution of an object, package or notice to the developer or public community.

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How can I get my program into a Linux distribution (Debian)?

For Debian you can proceed as follows: Post an Intent to Package (ITP) bug report to the Debian Bug Tracking system (https://www.debian.org/Bugs/). Or if an existing RFP (Request for Packaging) …
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Do I really need to include a licence file for common licences like GPL or MIT?

Some well known licenses (e.g. the GPLs) are included as part of the Debian base installation (in the base-files package), and are in the directory /usr/share/common-licenses/. Packages that are licen …
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