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@@ -0,0 +1,21 @@ + +## Importing data + +Loading data from package files: + + $ pv .../Packages python | python load_packages.py + +Packages files can be obtained from Debian mirrors, and are cached by APT in +/var/lib/apt/lists. + +Loading data from copyright files: + + $ python load_copyright.py main/*/*/current/copyright | tee cp_import.log + +Unfortunately, I don't know of a way to easily and quickly get copyright files +for all packages in main if you are not a Debian developer. I obtained them by +logging into powell.debian.org (which hosts.packages.debian.org) and running: + + $ cd /srv/packages.debian.org/www/changelogs/pool + $ tar -zchf ~/copyright.tar.gz main/*/*/current/copyright + |