Update Debian (Ubuntu) package with bitcoind init scripts #4935

issue msgilligan opened this issue on September 17, 2014

msgilligan commented at 10:09 PM on September 17, 2014: none
Given Issue #4124 (bitcoind as system service) and now that PR #4611 (init scripts and docs for Upstart and OpenRC) is merged, it would be nice to see some updates to the Debian packaging (in contrib/debian, right?) to properly install bitcoind as a system service.

It would also be nice to see better documentation on the Debian/Ubuntu package:
- Where it lives (source and binary)
- Better build instructions
- etc
(I've done a little bit of work in this area on my own, but am an Debian/Ubuntu newb. I'm definitely willing to help with testing and documentation.)

References:
- Debian contrib directory
- Bitcoin LaunchPad page
msgilligan cross-referenced this on Sep 17, 2014 from issue Installation scripts for daemon mode on Ubuntu using Upstart by msgilligan
laanwj added the label Docs and Output on Sep 18, 2014
laanwj added the label Linux on Sep 18, 2014
msgilligan cross-referenced this on Sep 18, 2014 from issue Create a Debian (Ubuntu) package for Master Core by msgilligan
nullhack commented at 7:08 AM on May 26, 2016: none

@msgilligan I'm new to the bitcoin world and would like to help, If someone guide me I think I can do this job
msgilligan commented at 7:46 AM on May 26, 2016: none

@nullhack Have you made Debian packages before?
nullhack commented at 3:40 AM on May 28, 2016: none

@msgilligan not yet, but I've read a little about it
MarcoFalke commented at 1:45 PM on April 29, 2020: member

Is this still an issue with a recent version of Bitcoin Core? If yes, please report the issue in https://github.com/bitcoin-core/packaging
MarcoFalke closed this on Apr 29, 2020
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#4124 Bitcoind as system background service #4611 Add init scripts and docs for Upstart and OpenRC