Tools Debian Uses for Porting

Packaging System
Granularity
Strong Dependencies
Policies
Capture Best Packaging Practices
Tools (Lintian, Linda) to Check Compliance
Bug Tracking System
Since 1994, Completely Open, Email In and Web Out
Autobuilders
Centralized Database of Package Status
Distributed Network of Build Machines
Minimal Chroot Environments
IRC
Characteristics of Email and Instant Messaging
Active Subset of Debian Developer Community