5.3. Binary package control files – DEBIAN/control

The DEBIAN/control file contains the most vital (and version-dependent) information about a binary package. It consists of a single paragraph.

The fields in this file are:

• Package (mandatory)

• Source

• Version (mandatory)

• Section (recommended)

• Priority (recommended)

• Architecture (mandatory)

• Essential

• Depends et al

• Installed-Size

• Maintainer (mandatory)

• Description (mandatory)

• Homepage

• Built-Using