NAME

       make-octave-forge-debpkg -- Generate a Debian package from the sources of an Octave-Forge
       package

SYNOPSIS

       make-octave-forge-debpkg

DESCRIPTION

       make-octave-forge-debpkg is a helper script for generating a first version of a Debian
       package for an Octave-Forge package. The command should be launched from the top directory
       of the unpacked sources of an Octave-Forge packages.  A file called DESCRIPTION must be
       present, from which information about the package is gathered.  The following files are
       generated with sensible contents, although they need further editing:

       debian/changelog
       debian/compat
       debian/control
       debian/copyright
       debian/rules
       debian/source/format
       debian/watch

ENVIRONMENT VARIABLES

       The environment variables DEBFULLNAME and DEBEMAIL are used for generating the identity of
       the developer, which will appear in debian/changelog and debian/copyright. If they do not
       exist, FULLNAME and EMAIL are used instead.

DISCLAIMER

       make-octave-forge-debpkg is distributed in the hope that it will be useful, but without
       any warranty; without even the implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a
       particular purpose.

COPYRIGHT

       Copyright 2012 Rafael Laboissiere

       This script is free software; you can redistribute it and/or modify it under the terms of
       the GNU GPL, v3 or later.

AUTHOR

       Rafael Laboissiere <rafael@laboissiere.net>