How to split a source Debian package into several smaller binary packages
You want to create multiple Debian binaries packages from one source package. This text contains some guidance and fine grained control hints for a medium complexity package. It leverages the excellent Debian helper scripts and developer tool chain, to simplify even complex tasks. Do not forget to read the bibliography. Do not forget to read the bibliography. Please examine the php-java-bridge /debian/* files, as this source package contains many tricks and hints leveraging debhelper scripts and avoiding pitfalls. Ideas collected from other package sources, discussion lists, debian-mentors hints and guidance, Debian Policy, maintainers guide, man pages. Special attention to /debian/rules and subpackage_name.* files, like php-java-bridge-j2ee.install , php-java-bridge-j2ee.dirs and so on. The approach used is a fine grained control, specifying each control file and its contents. Also, see the README.Debian file, containing many hints and instructions. Please, no