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man: Improve grammar and add missing single quotes around command options

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Signed-off-by: Jason St. John <jstjohn@purdue.edu>
Signed-off-by: Allan McRae <allan@archlinux.org>
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Jason St. John 2014-08-07 00:43:20 -04:00 committed by Allan McRae
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doc/PKGBUILD.5.txt
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@ -390,7 +390,7 @@ All options and directives for the split packages default to the global values
given in the PKGBUILD. Nevertheless, the following ones can be overridden within
each split package's packaging function:
`pkgdesc`, `arch`, `url`, `license`, `groups`, `depends`, `optdepends`,
`provides`, `conflicts`, `replaces`, `backup`, `options`, `install` and
`provides`, `conflicts`, `replaces`, `backup`, `options`, `install`, and
`changelog`.
An optional global directive is available when building a split package:

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doc/makepkg-template.1.txt
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@ -35,7 +35,7 @@ and
# template end;
Currently used keys are: name (mandatory) and version. Template names are limited to
alphanumerics, "@", "+", ".", "-" and "_". Versions are limited to numbers and ".".
alphanumerics, "@", "+", ".", "-", and "_". Versions are limited to numbers and ".".
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
Clean up leftover work files and directories after a successful build.
*\--config* <file>::
Use an alternate config file instead of the +{sysconfdir}/makepkg.conf+
Use an alternate configuration file instead of the +{sysconfdir}/makepkg.conf+
default.
*-d, \--nodeps*::
@ -128,7 +128,7 @@ Options
*-R, \--repackage*::
Repackage contents of the package without rebuilding the package. This
is useful if you forgot (e.g.) a dependency or install file in your
is useful if you forgot, for example, a dependency or install file in your
PKGBUILD and the build itself will not change.
*-s, \--syncdeps*::
@ -193,11 +193,11 @@ Options
*\--needed*::
(Passed to pacman) Tell pacman not to reinstall a target if it is already
up to date. (used with -i / --install).
up-to-date. (used with '-i' / '\--install').
*\--asdeps*::
(Passed to pacman) Install packages as non-explicitly installed (used
with -i / --install).
with '-i' / '\--install').
*\--noprogressbar*::
(Passed to pacman) Prevent pacman from displaying a progress bar;
@ -216,7 +216,7 @@ Environment Variables
---------------------
**PACMAN**::
The command that will be used to check for missing dependencies and to
install and remove packages. Pacman's -Qq, -Rns, -S, -T, and -U
install and remove packages. Pacman's '-Qq', '-Rns', '-S', '-T', and '-U'
operations must be supported by this command. If the variable is not
set or empty, makepkg will fall back to `pacman'.

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@ -58,11 +58,11 @@ Options
installation.
**CHOST=**"chost"::
A string such as ``i686-pc-linux-gnu''; do not touch unless you know what
A string such as ``i686-pc-linux-gnu''; do not touch this unless you know what
you are doing. This can be commented out by most users if desired.
**CPPFLAGS=**"cppflags"::
Flags used for the C preprocessor; see CFLAGS for more info.
Flags used for the C preprocessor; see CFLAGS for more information.
**CFLAGS=**"cflags"::
Flags used for the C compiler. This is a key part to the use of makepkg.

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@ -102,10 +102,11 @@ Operations
*-v, \--verify*::
Verify the file(s) specified by the signature(s).
Options
-------
*\--config* <file>::
Use an alternate config file instead of the +{sysconfdir}/pacman.conf+
Use an alternate configuration file instead of the +{sysconfdir}/pacman.conf+
default.
*\--gpgdir* <dir>::

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@ -45,13 +45,14 @@ NOTE: Each directive must be in CamelCase. If the case isn't respected, the
directive won't be recognized. For example. noupgrade or NOUPGRADE will not
work.
Options
-------
*RootDir =* path/to/root::
Set the default root directory for pacman to install to. This option is
used if you want to install a package on a temporary mounted partition
which is "owned" by another system, or for a chroot install.
*NOTE*: If database path or logfile are not specified on either the
*NOTE*: If database path or log file are not specified on either the
command line or in linkman:pacman.conf[5], their default location will
be inside this root path.
@ -99,15 +100,15 @@ Options
allowed.
*Include =* path::
Include another config file. This file can include repositories or
Include another configuration file. This file can include repositories or
general configuration options. Wildcards in the specified paths will get
expanded based on linkman:glob[7] rules.
*Architecture =* auto | i686 | x86_64 | ...::
If set, pacman will only allow installation of packages of the given
architecture (e.g. 'i686', 'x86_64', etc). The special value 'auto' will
use the system architecture, provided by in ``uname -m''. If unset, no
architecture checks are made. *NOTE*: packages with the special
use the system architecture, provided via ``uname -m''. If unset, no
architecture checks are made. *NOTE*: Packages with the special
architecture 'any' can always be installed, as they are meant to be
architecture independent.
@ -119,7 +120,7 @@ Options
properly.
+
This option is useful for users who experience problems with built-in
http/ftp support, or need the more advanced proxy support that comes with
HTTP/FTP support, or need the more advanced proxy support that comes with
utilities like wget.
*NoUpgrade =* file ...::

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@ -18,14 +18,14 @@ Description
-----------
Pactree produces a dependency tree for a package.
By default a tree like output is generated, but with the -g option a graphviz
By default, a tree-like output is generated, but with the '\--graph' option, a Graphviz
description is generated.
Options
-------
*-a, \--ascii*::
Use ascii characters for tree formatting. By default, pactree will use unicode
Use ASCII characters for tree formatting. By default, pactree will use Unicode
line drawing characters if it is able to detect that the locale supports them.
*-b, \--dbpath*::
@ -40,11 +40,11 @@ Options
required.
*-g, \--graph*::
Generate graphviz description. If this option is given, the -c and -l
options are ignored.
Generate a Graphviz description. If this option is given, the '\--color' and
'\--linear' options are ignored.
*-h, \--help*::
Output syntax and command line options.
Output syntax and command-line options.
*-l, \--linear*::
Prints package names at the start of each line, one per line.
@ -56,7 +56,7 @@ Options
Read package data from sync databases instead of local database.
*-u, \--unique*::
List dependent packages once. Implies --linear.
List dependent packages once. Implies '\--linear'.
*\--config <file>*::
Specify an alternate pacman configuration file.

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@ -42,7 +42,7 @@ to exist, but all parent directories must exist.
Common Options
--------------
*-q, \--quiet*::
Force this program to keep quiet and run silent except for warning and
Force this program to keep quiet and run silently except for warning and
error messages.
*-s, \--sign*::
@ -62,7 +62,8 @@ Common Options
proceed.
*\--nocolor*::
Remove color from repo-add and repo-remove output.
Remove color from 'repo-add' and 'repo-remove' output.
repo-add Options
----------------
@ -71,7 +72,7 @@ repo-add Options
new one, if the old package file is found next to the new one.
*-f, \--files*::
Tells repo-add also to create and include a list of the files in the
Tells 'repo-add' also to create and include a list of the files in the
specified packages. This is useful for creating databases listing all files
in a given sync repository for tools that may use this information.

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@ -60,7 +60,7 @@ Submitting your patch
* Send the patch to the pacman-dev mailing list
The mailing list is the primary queue for review and acceptance. Here you
will get feedback, and let me know the details of your patch.
will get feedback, and let the reviewers know the details of your patch.
* No MIME, no links, no compression, no attachments. Just plain text.
@ -69,9 +69,9 @@ reasons for this. First, it makes them easier to read with any mail reader,
it allows easier review "at a glance", and most importantly, it allows people
to comment on exact lines of the patch in reply emails.
`git send-email` allows you to send git formatted patches in plain text easily
`git send-email` allows you to send Git-formatted patches in plain text easily
and is the preferred method for submission to the mailing list. Mail clients,
including gmail's web interface, have a tendency to break patches by wrapping
including Gmail's web interface, have a tendency to break patches by wrapping
lines and/or adjusting whitespace and should be avoided.
--
@ -92,11 +92,11 @@ looked at it yet.
* Respond to feedback
When you do get feedback, it usually merits a response, whether this be a
resubmit of the patch with corrections or a follow-up email asking for
clarifications. When neither of these occurs, don't expect your patch to see
resubmission of the patch with corrections or a follow-up email asking for
clarifications. When neither of these occurs, don't expect your patch to get
further review. The all-volunteer staff don't have time to fix up patches that
aren't their own. When resubmitting patches update the subject line to reflect
the version number ('[PATCHv2]') and send it as a reply to the original thread.
aren't their own. When resubmitting patches, update the subject line to reflect
the version number ('[PATCHv2]'), and send it as a reply to the original thread.
--

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@ -2,7 +2,7 @@ Pacman - Translating
====================
This document is here to guide you in helping translate pacman messages,
libalpm messages, and the manpages for the entire pacman package.
libalpm messages, and the manual pages for the entire pacman package.
We are currently using http://www.transifex.net/[Transifex] as the translation
platform for pacman and libalpm. You will need to sign up for an account there
@ -23,13 +23,13 @@ Translating Messages
Overview
~~~~~~~~
There are two separate message catalogs in pacman- one for the backend
(libalpm) and one for the frontend (pacman and scripts). These correspond to
There are two separate message catalogs in pacman: one for the back-end
(libalpm) and one for the front-end (pacman and scripts). These correspond to
the `lib/libalpm/po` and `po` directories in the pacman source, respectively.
Translation message files are a specially formatted text file containing the
original message and the corresponding translation. These po files can then
either be hand edited, or modified with a tool such as poedit, gtranslator or
either be hand-edited, or modified with a tool such as poedit, gtranslator or
kbabel. Using a translation tool tends to make the job easier.
Please read up on Transifex usage using the
@ -61,8 +61,8 @@ mailing list asking for translations. This email will have a prefix of
*[translation]* for anyone looking to set up an email filter.
At this time, the latest `.po` language files will be made available at the
Transifex project page. Each language will have two files available (backend
and frontend). Translators interested in helping are encouraged to use the
Transifex project page. Each language will have two files available (back-end
and front-end). Translators interested in helping are encouraged to use the
features of Transifex to let others know they are currently translating their
language.
@ -99,7 +99,7 @@ Next, update your specific language's translation file:
At this point, you can do the translation. To submit your changes, either email
the new `.po` file to the mailing-list with *[translation]* in the subject, or
submit a GIT-formatted patch (please do not include any `.pot` file changes).
submit a Git-formatted patch (please do not include any `.pot` file changes).
As a shortcut, all translation files (including `.pot` files) can be updated
with the following command:
@ -130,7 +130,7 @@ Notes[[Notes]]
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
msgid and msgstr 'variables' can be on as many lines as necessary. Line breaks
are ignored- if you need a literal line break, use an `\n` in your string. The
are ignored; if you need a literal line break, use an `\n` in your string. The
following two translations are equivalent:
msgstr "This is a test translation"
@ -138,7 +138,7 @@ following two translations are equivalent:
msgstr ""
"This is a test translation"
If you want to test the translation (for example, the frontend one):
If you want to test the translation (for example, the front-end one):
rm *.gmo stamp-po
make
@ -147,14 +147,13 @@ If you want to test the translation (for example, the frontend one):
Translating Manpages
--------------------
There are currently no efforts underway to include translated manpages in the
pacman codebase. However, this is not to say translations are unwelcome. If
someone has experience with i18n manpages and how to best include them with our
There are currently no efforts underway to include translated manual pages in
the pacman codebase. However, this is not to say translations are unwelcome. If
someone has experience with i18n man pages and how to best include them with our
source, please contact the pacman-dev mailing list at
mailto:pacman-dev@archlinux.org[].
Some community efforts have been made to translate manpages, and these can be
Some community efforts have been made to translate man pages, and these can be
found in the link:https://aur.archlinux.org[AUR] (Arch User Repository). Please
check there first before undergoing a translation effort to ensure you are not
duplicating efforts.

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@ -31,7 +31,7 @@ Version comparison operates as follows:
1 < 1.0 < 1.1 < 1.1.1 < 1.2 < 2.0 < 3.0.0
Additionally, version strings can have an 'epoch' value defined that will
overrule any version comparison (unless the epoch values are equal). This is
overrule any version comparison, unless the epoch values are equal. This is
specified in an `epoch:version-rel` format. For example, `2:1.0-1` is always
greater than `1:3.6-1`.
@ -44,7 +44,7 @@ mainly for supporting versioned dependencies that do not include the 'pkgrel'.
Options
-------
*-h, \--help*::
Display syntax for the given operation. If no operation was supplied
Display syntax for the given operation. If no operation was supplied,
then the general syntax is shown.