Description: This document describes the packaging of Python within the Debian GNU/Linux distribution and the policy requirements for packaged Python programs and modules.

Debian Python Policy
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# Debian Python Policy

### Neil Schemenauer

`<nas@debian.org>`

### Matthias Klose

`<doko@debian.org>`

### Gregor Hoffleit

`<flight@debian.org>`

### Josselin Mouette

`<joss@debian.org>`

### Joe Wreschnig

`<piman@debian.org>`

### Loïc Minier

`<lool@debian.org>`

### Scott Kitterman

`<scott@kitterman.com>`

### Barry Warsaw

`<barry@debian.org>`

### Ben Finney

`<ben+debian@benfinney.id.au>`

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Abstract

This document describes the packaging of Python within the Debian GNU/Linux distribution and the policy requirements for packaged Python programs and modules.

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