This package is using the quilt framework. All patches are located in debian/patches. Adding a new patch: quilt new This will create a new file debian/patches/patch/date-patch_name. Please use the current date (e.g. 20100221 - YYYYMMDD) as prefix! Editing a file to include it into the patch: quilt edit This will open your $EDITOR. To write your changes into the new patchfile: quilt refresh. quilt push: Apply patch(es) from the series file. Without options, the next patch in the series file is applied. When a number is specified, apply the specified number of patches. When a patch name is specified, apply all patches up to and including the specified patch. Patch names may include the patches/ prefix, which means that filename completion can be used. quilt pop: Remove patch(es) from the stack of applied patches. Without options, the topmost patch is removed. When a number is specified, remove the specified number of patches. When a patch name is specified, remove patches until the specified patch end up on top of the stack. Patch names may include the patches/ prefix, which means that filename completion can be used.