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man: Improve grammar and add missing single quotes around command options
Signed-off-by: Jason St. John <jstjohn@purdue.edu> Signed-off-by: Allan McRae <allan@archlinux.org>
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@ -390,7 +390,7 @@ All options and directives for the split packages default to the global values
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given in the PKGBUILD. Nevertheless, the following ones can be overridden within
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each split package's packaging function:
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`pkgdesc`, `arch`, `url`, `license`, `groups`, `depends`, `optdepends`,
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`provides`, `conflicts`, `replaces`, `backup`, `options`, `install` and
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`provides`, `conflicts`, `replaces`, `backup`, `options`, `install`, and
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`changelog`.
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An optional global directive is available when building a split package:
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@ -35,7 +35,7 @@ and
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# template end;
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Currently used keys are: name (mandatory) and version. Template names are limited to
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alphanumerics, "@", "+", ".", "-" and "_". Versions are limited to numbers and ".".
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alphanumerics, "@", "+", ".", "-", and "_". Versions are limited to numbers and ".".
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For initial creation there is a one line short cut which does not need an end marker:
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@ -45,7 +45,7 @@ Options
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Clean up leftover work files and directories after a successful build.
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*\--config* <file>::
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Use an alternate config file instead of the +{sysconfdir}/makepkg.conf+
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Use an alternate configuration file instead of the +{sysconfdir}/makepkg.conf+
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default.
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*-d, \--nodeps*::
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@ -128,7 +128,7 @@ Options
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*-R, \--repackage*::
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Repackage contents of the package without rebuilding the package. This
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is useful if you forgot (e.g.) a dependency or install file in your
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is useful if you forgot, for example, a dependency or install file in your
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PKGBUILD and the build itself will not change.
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*-s, \--syncdeps*::
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@ -193,11 +193,11 @@ Options
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*\--needed*::
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(Passed to pacman) Tell pacman not to reinstall a target if it is already
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up to date. (used with -i / --install).
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up-to-date. (used with '-i' / '\--install').
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*\--asdeps*::
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(Passed to pacman) Install packages as non-explicitly installed (used
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with -i / --install).
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with '-i' / '\--install').
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*\--noprogressbar*::
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(Passed to pacman) Prevent pacman from displaying a progress bar;
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@ -216,7 +216,7 @@ Environment Variables
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---------------------
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**PACMAN**::
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The command that will be used to check for missing dependencies and to
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install and remove packages. Pacman's -Qq, -Rns, -S, -T, and -U
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install and remove packages. Pacman's '-Qq', '-Rns', '-S', '-T', and '-U'
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operations must be supported by this command. If the variable is not
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set or empty, makepkg will fall back to `pacman'.
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@ -58,11 +58,11 @@ Options
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installation.
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**CHOST=**"chost"::
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A string such as ``i686-pc-linux-gnu''; do not touch unless you know what
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A string such as ``i686-pc-linux-gnu''; do not touch this unless you know what
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you are doing. This can be commented out by most users if desired.
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**CPPFLAGS=**"cppflags"::
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Flags used for the C preprocessor; see CFLAGS for more info.
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Flags used for the C preprocessor; see CFLAGS for more information.
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**CFLAGS=**"cflags"::
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Flags used for the C compiler. This is a key part to the use of makepkg.
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*-v, \--verify*::
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Verify the file(s) specified by the signature(s).
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Options
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-------
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*\--config* <file>::
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Use an alternate config file instead of the +{sysconfdir}/pacman.conf+
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Use an alternate configuration file instead of the +{sysconfdir}/pacman.conf+
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default.
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*\--gpgdir* <dir>::
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directive won't be recognized. For example. noupgrade or NOUPGRADE will not
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work.
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Options
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-------
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*RootDir =* path/to/root::
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Set the default root directory for pacman to install to. This option is
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used if you want to install a package on a temporary mounted partition
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which is "owned" by another system, or for a chroot install.
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*NOTE*: If database path or logfile are not specified on either the
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*NOTE*: If database path or log file are not specified on either the
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command line or in linkman:pacman.conf[5], their default location will
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be inside this root path.
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@ -99,15 +100,15 @@ Options
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allowed.
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*Include =* path::
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Include another config file. This file can include repositories or
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Include another configuration file. This file can include repositories or
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general configuration options. Wildcards in the specified paths will get
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expanded based on linkman:glob[7] rules.
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*Architecture =* auto | i686 | x86_64 | ...::
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If set, pacman will only allow installation of packages of the given
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architecture (e.g. 'i686', 'x86_64', etc). The special value 'auto' will
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use the system architecture, provided by in ``uname -m''. If unset, no
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architecture checks are made. *NOTE*: packages with the special
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use the system architecture, provided via ``uname -m''. If unset, no
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architecture checks are made. *NOTE*: Packages with the special
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architecture 'any' can always be installed, as they are meant to be
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architecture independent.
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@ -119,7 +120,7 @@ Options
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properly.
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+
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This option is useful for users who experience problems with built-in
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http/ftp support, or need the more advanced proxy support that comes with
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HTTP/FTP support, or need the more advanced proxy support that comes with
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utilities like wget.
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*NoUpgrade =* file ...::
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-----------
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Pactree produces a dependency tree for a package.
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By default a tree like output is generated, but with the -g option a graphviz
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By default, a tree-like output is generated, but with the '\--graph' option, a Graphviz
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description is generated.
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Options
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-------
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*-a, \--ascii*::
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Use ascii characters for tree formatting. By default, pactree will use unicode
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Use ASCII characters for tree formatting. By default, pactree will use Unicode
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line drawing characters if it is able to detect that the locale supports them.
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*-b, \--dbpath*::
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required.
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*-g, \--graph*::
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Generate graphviz description. If this option is given, the -c and -l
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options are ignored.
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Generate a Graphviz description. If this option is given, the '\--color' and
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'\--linear' options are ignored.
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*-h, \--help*::
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Output syntax and command line options.
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Output syntax and command-line options.
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*-l, \--linear*::
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Prints package names at the start of each line, one per line.
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Read package data from sync databases instead of local database.
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*-u, \--unique*::
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List dependent packages once. Implies --linear.
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List dependent packages once. Implies '\--linear'.
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*\--config <file>*::
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Specify an alternate pacman configuration file.
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Common Options
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--------------
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*-q, \--quiet*::
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Force this program to keep quiet and run silent except for warning and
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Force this program to keep quiet and run silently except for warning and
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error messages.
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*-s, \--sign*::
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proceed.
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*\--nocolor*::
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Remove color from repo-add and repo-remove output.
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Remove color from 'repo-add' and 'repo-remove' output.
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repo-add Options
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----------------
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@ -71,7 +72,7 @@ repo-add Options
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new one, if the old package file is found next to the new one.
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*-f, \--files*::
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Tells repo-add also to create and include a list of the files in the
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Tells 'repo-add' also to create and include a list of the files in the
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specified packages. This is useful for creating databases listing all files
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in a given sync repository for tools that may use this information.
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* Send the patch to the pacman-dev mailing list
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The mailing list is the primary queue for review and acceptance. Here you
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will get feedback, and let me know the details of your patch.
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will get feedback, and let the reviewers know the details of your patch.
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* No MIME, no links, no compression, no attachments. Just plain text.
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@ -69,9 +69,9 @@ reasons for this. First, it makes them easier to read with any mail reader,
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it allows easier review "at a glance", and most importantly, it allows people
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to comment on exact lines of the patch in reply emails.
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`git send-email` allows you to send git formatted patches in plain text easily
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`git send-email` allows you to send Git-formatted patches in plain text easily
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and is the preferred method for submission to the mailing list. Mail clients,
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including gmail's web interface, have a tendency to break patches by wrapping
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including Gmail's web interface, have a tendency to break patches by wrapping
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lines and/or adjusting whitespace and should be avoided.
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--
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@ -92,11 +92,11 @@ looked at it yet.
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* Respond to feedback
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When you do get feedback, it usually merits a response, whether this be a
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resubmit of the patch with corrections or a follow-up email asking for
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clarifications. When neither of these occurs, don't expect your patch to see
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resubmission of the patch with corrections or a follow-up email asking for
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clarifications. When neither of these occurs, don't expect your patch to get
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further review. The all-volunteer staff don't have time to fix up patches that
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aren't their own. When resubmitting patches update the subject line to reflect
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the version number ('[PATCHv2]') and send it as a reply to the original thread.
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aren't their own. When resubmitting patches, update the subject line to reflect
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the version number ('[PATCHv2]'), and send it as a reply to the original thread.
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--
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====================
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This document is here to guide you in helping translate pacman messages,
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libalpm messages, and the manpages for the entire pacman package.
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libalpm messages, and the manual pages for the entire pacman package.
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We are currently using http://www.transifex.net/[Transifex] as the translation
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platform for pacman and libalpm. You will need to sign up for an account there
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Overview
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~~~~~~~~
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There are two separate message catalogs in pacman- one for the backend
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(libalpm) and one for the frontend (pacman and scripts). These correspond to
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There are two separate message catalogs in pacman: one for the back-end
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(libalpm) and one for the front-end (pacman and scripts). These correspond to
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the `lib/libalpm/po` and `po` directories in the pacman source, respectively.
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Translation message files are a specially formatted text file containing the
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original message and the corresponding translation. These po files can then
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either be hand edited, or modified with a tool such as poedit, gtranslator or
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either be hand-edited, or modified with a tool such as poedit, gtranslator or
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kbabel. Using a translation tool tends to make the job easier.
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Please read up on Transifex usage using the
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*[translation]* for anyone looking to set up an email filter.
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At this time, the latest `.po` language files will be made available at the
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Transifex project page. Each language will have two files available (backend
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and frontend). Translators interested in helping are encouraged to use the
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Transifex project page. Each language will have two files available (back-end
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and front-end). Translators interested in helping are encouraged to use the
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features of Transifex to let others know they are currently translating their
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language.
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At this point, you can do the translation. To submit your changes, either email
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the new `.po` file to the mailing-list with *[translation]* in the subject, or
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submit a GIT-formatted patch (please do not include any `.pot` file changes).
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submit a Git-formatted patch (please do not include any `.pot` file changes).
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As a shortcut, all translation files (including `.pot` files) can be updated
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with the following command:
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~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
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msgid and msgstr 'variables' can be on as many lines as necessary. Line breaks
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are ignored- if you need a literal line break, use an `\n` in your string. The
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are ignored; if you need a literal line break, use an `\n` in your string. The
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following two translations are equivalent:
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msgstr "This is a test translation"
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msgstr ""
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"This is a test translation"
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If you want to test the translation (for example, the frontend one):
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If you want to test the translation (for example, the front-end one):
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rm *.gmo stamp-po
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make
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Translating Manpages
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--------------------
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There are currently no efforts underway to include translated manpages in the
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pacman codebase. However, this is not to say translations are unwelcome. If
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someone has experience with i18n manpages and how to best include them with our
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There are currently no efforts underway to include translated manual pages in
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the pacman codebase. However, this is not to say translations are unwelcome. If
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someone has experience with i18n man pages and how to best include them with our
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source, please contact the pacman-dev mailing list at
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mailto:pacman-dev@archlinux.org[].
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Some community efforts have been made to translate manpages, and these can be
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Some community efforts have been made to translate man pages, and these can be
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found in the link:https://aur.archlinux.org[AUR] (Arch User Repository). Please
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check there first before undergoing a translation effort to ensure you are not
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duplicating efforts.
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1 < 1.0 < 1.1 < 1.1.1 < 1.2 < 2.0 < 3.0.0
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Additionally, version strings can have an 'epoch' value defined that will
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overrule any version comparison (unless the epoch values are equal). This is
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overrule any version comparison, unless the epoch values are equal. This is
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specified in an `epoch:version-rel` format. For example, `2:1.0-1` is always
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greater than `1:3.6-1`.
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Options
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-------
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*-h, \--help*::
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Display syntax for the given operation. If no operation was supplied
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Display syntax for the given operation. If no operation was supplied,
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then the general syntax is shown.
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