I have a binary package I built. Can I upload it to OpenCSW?

Let's say I compiled a program, and built a .pkg file. I would like to contribute it to OpenCSW. Can I upload my .pkg file to the package catalog?

asked: 2013-06-05 by: automaciej


Dagobert answers:

The short answer is no, you can't simply upload a binary package you have.

The principles of OpenCSW have a priority on upstream Solaris compatibility, porting and openness. This requires that all patches and build descriptions are freely available. As packages should have a backup maintainer the usage of the OpenCSW build system GAR is a requirement. That means that binary packages can only be included in the distribution when they are build using project tools on the project buildfarm.

Please see the How to contribute to OpenCSW page on the website for more information.