From Mandriva

Mandriva Linux development encompasses many things. Available is a variety of documentation and information that has been organized as well as possible.

Contents 1 Policies 2 HOWTOs and FAQs 3 Packaging and Development 4 Reference Pages

Policies

• The Mandriva Policies outline all of the policies related to Mandriva Linux (development, post-release support, etc.)

HOWTOs and FAQs

• Cooker and Development HOWTOs
  • Cooker Participation HOWTO
• Mandriva Linux Cooker FAQ

Packaging and Development

• Various articles dealing with packaging
• Mandriva Build System
• Repository System
  • Developer Tools for Packaging
• Mandriva Linux Ports (alternate architectures)
• Requested Features and Wishlists
• Various tasks associated with development
  • Testing
  • Translating
• Ideas and Brainstorming

Reference Pages

• Development documentation that doesn't really fit elsewhere
• Contributor Credits for Mandriva Releases
• Mandriva Linux Cooker Mirrors
• Mandriva Linux Cooker Mailing Lists
• Index page of technical notes
• Mandriva Linux Cooker Weekly News
• Category listing of all developer-related documentation
• Category listing of all HOWTOs

Note that tools have their own top-level tree (Tools) and should be used for both development and end-user information (to prevent duplication of multiple topics).