[gentoo-user] Learning how to write a simple ebuild?

[Alan E. Davis]

I would like to try my hand at a VERY simple ebuild for "xtide", a
tide prediction program, that compiles readily on Unix-type systems.
Is anyone on this list familiar with the program, and/or correspond
with me off the list in trying to learn how to do this?  Otherwise,
what would be the best way to go about seeking tutorial advice?
Except for a few gotchas from time to time. (a font, for example, that
isn't installed by default on gentoo xorg installs anymore), there is
little outside the ordinary to compiling the program: a data file, one
or two Env variables. Irregularly, new versions of the beta version
appear also with dated names.

I've looked at the docs.  I've posted on bugzilla a request for an
ebuild.  I don't anticipate to become a developer, but would like to
gain insight into the process and the layout.

Thank you,

Alan Davis

Reference:   http://www.flaterco.com/xtide/
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Alan Davis, Kagman High School, Saipan  lngndvs@×××××.com     1-670-256-2043

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must share it with other people who like it.
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