Suggest use of the github gem when contributing
Remove the lame beer related FAQs that make me look like an alcoholic.
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@ -275,11 +275,11 @@ Contributing New Formulae
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=========================
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Formulae are simple Ruby scripts. Generate a formula with most bits filled-in:
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brew create http://foo.org/foobar-1.2.1.tar.bz2
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brew create http://example.com/foo-1.2.1.tar.bz2
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Check it over and try to install it:
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brew install foobar
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brew install foo
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Check the [wiki][] for more detailed information and tips for contribution.
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@ -288,6 +288,15 @@ If you want your formula to become part of this distribution, fork
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maintain your own distribution. Maybe you want to support Tiger? Or use
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special compile flags? Go ahead that's what git is all about! :)
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The easiest way to fork is with the [github-gem][], so potentially this is
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your workflow:
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brew create http://example.com/foo-1.2.1.tar.bz2
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git commit Library/Formula/foo.rb
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github fork
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git push myname master
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github pull-request
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Licensing
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=========
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@ -297,20 +306,16 @@ confirm. Individual formulae are licensed according to their authors' wishes.
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FAQ
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===
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1. Are you excessively interested in beer?
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Yes.
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2. Was Homebrew devised under the influence of alcohol?
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Yes.
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3. Can Homebrew replace MacPorts?
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1. Can Homebrew replace MacPorts?
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Maybe. But remember, Homebrew is still incomplete. Be forgiving in your
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approach and be willing to fork and contribute fixes. Thanks!
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4. Is there an IRC channel?
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2. Is there an IRC channel?
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Yes, <irc://irc.freenode.net#machomebrew>.
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5. And it's on Twitter?
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3. And it's on Twitter?
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Yes, <http://twitter.com/machomebrew>.
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[wiki]: http://wiki.github.com/mxcl/homebrew
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[github-gem]: http://github.com/defunkt/github-gem
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