@c For double-sided printing, uncomment:
@c @setchapternewpage odd
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-@set lastupdate December 30, 2005
+@set lastupdate July 9, 2006
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@dircategory GNU organization
Information for maintainers of GNU software, last updated @value{lastupdate}.
Copyright (C) 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000,
-2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005 Free Software Foundation, Inc.
+2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006 Free Software Foundation, Inc.
@quotation
Permission is granted to make and distribute verbatim copies
@end ifnottex
@menu
-* Preface::
-* Stepping Down::
-* Recruiting Developers::
-* Legal Matters::
-* Clean Ups::
-* Platforms::
-* Mail::
-* Old Versions::
-* Distributions::
-* Web Pages::
-* Ethical and Philosophical Consideration::
-* Terminology::
-* Hosting::
-* Free Software Directory::
-* Using the Proofreaders List::
-* Index::
+* Preface::
+* Stepping Down::
+* Recruiting Developers::
+* Legal Matters::
+* Clean Ups::
+* Platforms::
+* Mail::
+* Old Versions::
+* Distributions::
+* Web Pages::
+* Ethical and Philosophical Consideration::
+* Terminology::
+* Hosting::
+* Free Software Directory::
+* Using the Proofreaders List::
+* Index::
@end menu
@node Preface
as you maintain the program, to avoid legal difficulties.
@menu
-* Copyright Papers::
+* Copyright Papers::
* Legally Significant::
-* Recording Contributors::
-* Copyright Notices::
-* License Notices::
-* External Libraries::
+* Recording Contributors::
+* Copyright Notices::
+* License Notices::
+* External Libraries::
@end menu
@node Copyright Papers
@cindex @file{/gd/gnuorg} directory
@c This paragraph intentionally duplicates information given
@c near the beginning of the file--to make sure people don't miss it.
-The directory @file{/gd/gnuorg} is found on the GNU machines; if you are
-the maintainer of a GNU package, you should have an account on them.
-Contact @email{accounts@@gnu.org} if you don't have one. (You can also
-ask for accounts for people who help you a large amount in working on
-the package.)
+The directory @file{/gd/gnuorg} is found on the GNU machines,
+currently @code{fencepost.gnu.org}; if you are the maintainer of a GNU
+package, you should have an account on them. Contact
+@email{accounts@@gnu.org} if you don't have one. (You can also ask
+for accounts for people who help you a large amount in working on the
+package.)
In order for the contributor to know person should sign papers, you need
to ask for the necessary papers. If you don't know per well, and you
Once the conversation is under way and the contributor is ready for
more details, you should send one of the templates that are found in
-the directory @file{/gd/gnuorg/Copyright/}. This section explains
-which templates you should use in which circumstances. @strong{Please
-don't use any of the templates except for those listed here, and
-please don't change the wording.}
+the directory @file{/gd/gnuorg/Copyright/}; they are also available
+from the @file{doc/Copyright/} directory of the @code{gnulib} project
+at @url{http://savannah.gnu.org/projects/gnulib}. This section
+explains which templates you should use in which circumstances.
+@strong{Please don't use any of the templates except for those listed
+here, and please don't change the wording.}
Once the conversation is under way, you can send the contributor the
precise wording and instructions by email. Before you do this, make
For large changes, ask the contributor for an assignment. Send per a
copy of the file @file{request-assign.changes}. (Like all the
-@samp{request-} files, it is in @file{/gd/gnuorg/Copyright}.)
+@samp{request-} files, it is in @file{/gd/gnuorg/Copyright} and in
+@code{gnulib}.)
For medium to small changes, request a disclaimer by sending per the
file @file{request-disclaim.changes}.
@item
The directory @file{/gd/gnuorg} on the host
-@code{fencepost.gnu.org}. (You can ask @email{accounts@@gnu.org}
+@code{fencepost.gnu.org}. (You can ask @email{accounts@@gnu.org}
for an account there if you don't have one).
@item
@smallexample
Permission is granted to copy, distribute and/or modify this document
-under the terms of the GNU Free Documentation License, Version 1.1 or
+under the terms of the GNU Free Documentation License, Version 1.2 or
any later version published by the Free Software Foundation; with the
Invariant Sections being "GNU General Public License", with the
Front-Cover Texts being ``A GNU Manual,'' and with the Back-Cover Texts
@end smallexample
If the FSF does not publish this manual on paper, then omit the last
-sentence in (b) that talks about copies from GNU Press. If the FSF is
+sentence in (a) that talks about copies from GNU Press. If the FSF is
not the copyright holder, then replace @samp{FSF} with the appropriate
name.
distributions.
@menu
-* Distribution tar Files::
-* Distribution Patches::
-* Distribution on ftp.gnu.org::
-* Test Releases::
-* Automated FTP Uploads::
-* Announcements::
+* Distribution tar Files::
+* Distribution Patches::
+* Distribution on ftp.gnu.org::
+* Test Releases::
+* Automated FTP Uploads::
+* Announcements::
@end menu
@node Distribution tar Files
@menu
* Automated Upload Registration::
* Automated Upload Procedure::
+* FTP Upload Directive File - v1.1::
+* FTP Upload Directive File - v1.0::
@end menu
@cindex uploads
-Once you have registered your information, as described in the
+Once you have registered your information as described in the
previous section, you will be able to do unattended ftp uploads using
the following procedure.
@enumerate
@item
-File to distributed (e.g., @file{foo.tar.gz}).
+The file to be distributed (for example, @file{foo.tar.gz}).
@item
Detached GPG binary signature for (1), made using @samp{gpg -b}
@item
A clearsigned @dfn{directive file}, made using @samp{gpg --clearsign}
(for example, @file{foo.tar.gz.directive.asc}).
-
@end enumerate
-Upload the triplet via anonymous ftp to @code{ftp-upload.gnu.org}. If
-the upload is destined for @code{ftp.gnu.org}, then place the triplet
-in the @file{/incoming/ftp} directory. If the upload is destined for
-@code{alpha.gnu.org}, then place the triplet in the
-@file{/incoming/alpha} directory.
+The names of the files are important. The signature file must have the
+same name as the file to be distributed, with an additional
+@file{.sig} extension. The directive file must have the same name as
+the file to be distributed, with an additional @file{.directive.asc
+extension}. If you do not follow this naming convention, the upload
+@emph{will not be processed}.
+
+Since v1.1 of the upload script, it is also possible to upload a
+@dfn{directive file} on its own to perform certain operations on
+uploaded files. @xref{FTP Upload Directive File - v1.1}, for more
+information.
+
+Upload the file(s) via anonymous ftp to @code{ftp-upload.gnu.org}. If
+the upload is destined for @code{ftp.gnu.org}, place the file(s) in
+the @file{/incoming/ftp} directory. If the upload is destined for
+@code{alpha.gnu.org}, place the file(s) in the @file{/incoming/alpha}
+directory.
+
+Uploads are processed every five minutes. Uploads that are in progress while
+the upload processing script is running are handled properly, so do not worry
+about the timing of your upload.
+
+Your designated upload email addresses (@pxref{Automated Upload Registration})
+are sent a message if there are any problems processing an upload for your
+package. You also receive a message when your upload has been successfully
+processed.
+
+If you have difficulties processing an upload, email
+@email{ftp-upload@@gnu.org}.
+
+
+@node FTP Upload Directive File - v1.1
+@subsection FTP Upload Directive File - v1.1
+
+The directive file name must end in @file{directive.asc}.
+
+When part of a triplet, the directive file must always contain the
+directives @code{version}, @code{directory} and @code{filename}, as
+described. In addition, a 'comment' directive is allowed.
+
+The @code{version} directive must always have the value @samp{1.1}.
+
+The @code{directory} directive specifies the final destination
+directory where the uploaded file and its @file{.sig} companion are to
+be placed.
+
+The @code{filename} directive must contain the name of the file to be
+distributed (item@tie{}(1) above).
+
+For example, as part of an uploaded triplet, a
+@file{foo.tar.gz.directive.asc} file might contain these lines (before
+being gpg clearsigned):
+
+@example
+version: 1.1
+directory: bar/v1
+filename: foo.tar.gz
+comment: hello world!
+@end example
+
+This directory line indicates that @file{foo.tar.gz} and
+@file{foo.tar.gz.sig} are part of package @code{bar}. If you uploaded
+this triplet to @file{/incoming/ftp} and the system positively
+authenticates the signatures, the files @file{foo.tar.gz} and
+@file{foo.tar.gz.sig} will be placed in the directory
+@file{gnu/bar/v1} of the @code{ftp.gnu.org} site.
+
+The directive file can be used to create currently non-existent
+directory trees, as long as they are under the package directory for
+your package (in the example above, that is @code{bar}).
+
+If you upload a file that already exists in the FTP directory, the
+original will simply be archived and replaced with the new upload.
+
+@subheading Standalone directives
+
+When uploaded by itself, the directive file must contain one or more
+of the directives @code{symlink}, @code{rmsymlink} or @code{archive},
+in addition to the obligatory @code{directory} and @code{version}
+directives. A @code{filename} directive is not allowed, and a
+@code{comment} directive is optional.
+
+If you use more than one directive, the directives are executed in the
+sequence they are specified in.
-Uploads are processed every five minutes. Uploads that are in
-progress when the upload processing script is running are handled
-properly, so do not worry about the timing of your upload.
+Here are a few examples. The first removes a symlink:
+
+@example
+version: 1.1
+directory: bar/v1
+rmsymlink: foo-latest.tgz
+comment: remove a symlink
+@end example
+
+@noindent
+Archive an old file, taking it offline:
+
+@example
+version: 1.1
+directory: bar/v1
+archive: foo-1.1.tar.gz
+comment: archive an old file - it will not be available through FTP anymore
+@end example
+
+@noindent
+Create a new symlink:
+
+@example
+version: 1.1
+directory: bar/v1
+symlink: foo-1.2.tar.gz foo-latest.tgz
+comment: create a new symlink
+@end example
+
+@noindent
+Do everything at once:
+
+@example
+version: 1.1
+directory: bar/v1
+rmsymlink: foo-latest.tgz
+symlink: foo-1.2.tar.gz foo-latest.tgz
+archive: foo-1.1.tar.gz
+comment: now do everything at once
+@end example
+
+
+@node FTP Upload Directive File - v1.0
+@subsection FTP Upload Directive File - v1.0
+
+@dfn{As of June 2006, the upload script is running in compatibility
+mode, allowing uploads with either version@tie{}1.1 or
+version@tie{}1.0 of the directive file syntax. Support for v1.0
+uploads will be phased out by the end of 2006, so please upgrade
+to@tie{}v1.1.}
The directive file should contain one line, excluding the clearsigned
data GPG that inserts, which specifies the final destination directory
-where items (1) and (2) to be placed.
+where items (1) and (2) are to be placed.
-For example, the @file{foo.tar.gz.directive} file might contain the
+For example, the @file{foo.tar.gz.directive.asc} file might contain the
single line:
@example
directory trees, as long as they are under the package directory for
your package (in the example above, that is @code{bar}).
-Your designated upload email addresses (@pxref{Automated Upload
-Registration}) are sent a message if there are any problems processing
-an upload for your package. You also receive a message when your
-+upload has been successfully processed.
-
-If you have difficulties processing an upload, email
-@email{ftp-upload@@gnu.org}.
-
@node Announcements
@section Announcing Releases
The script @command{gendocs.sh} eases the task of generating the
Texinfo documentation output for your web pages
section above. It has a companion template file, used as the basis
-for the html index pages. Both are available from the Texinfo CVS
+for the HTML index pages. Both are available from the Texinfo CVS
sources:
@format
@uref{http://savannah.gnu.org/cgi-bin/viewcvs/texinfo/texinfo/util/gendocs.sh}
about GNU.
@menu
-* Free Software and Open Source::
-* GNU and Linux::
+* Free Software and Open Source::
+* GNU and Linux::
@end menu
@node Free Software and Open Source
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