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+| Everest Linux Package Database |
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+
+Welcome to the Everest Linux Package Database. This repository contains
+packages targeting "x86_64-linux-musl".
+
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+| Using this database |
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+
+On system images using musl as their standard C library, this database will ve
+used out of the box.
+
+If you need packages targeting "x86_64-linux-musl" on another system,
+either append the following to Glacier:
+
+	GREPO="https://git.everestlinux.org/EverestLinux/epkgs-x86-musl/raw/branch/main
+
+Or use glacier-mkprofile to change the system's profile.
+
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+| Guidelines |
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+
+General packaging guidelines:
+	- All packages must be linked statically.
+	- All metadata in a package file must be accurate.
+	- No uneccessary dependencies (ie. systemd, java, etc)
+
+Musl-specific packaging guidelines:
+	- No packages should depend on Glibc
+	(list gcompat OR instruct users to run inside Glibc chroot)
+
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+| Reporting packages |
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+
+We strive to ensure all packages are safe, however, no system is without fault.
+To report a package, email the maintainer of the databse.
+For more urgent matters, email security@everestlinux.org.
+
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+| Database information |
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+
+Maintainer: Liam Waldron (liamwaldron@everestlinux.org)