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diff --git a/docs/chapters/building.sgml b/docs/chapters/building.sgml index 5b8326a..d0687e9 100644 --- a/docs/chapters/building.sgml +++ b/docs/chapters/building.sgml @@ -16,7 +16,14 @@ one by looking at the tag matching the upstream version, if no tag can be found it uses the tip of the current <option>upstream-branch</option>. Any other treeish object to create the upstream tarball from can be given with - the <option>--upstream-branch</option> option.</para> + the <option>--upstream-branch</option> option. + </para><para> + If you want to recreate the original tarball using the additional + information from the <option>pristine-tar branch</option> you have to + specify the <option>--pristine-tar</option> option. This will make sure the + upstream tarball matches exactly the one imported. Using this option is the + recommended way of recreating the upstream tarball. + </para> <para>Once you're satisfied with the build and want to do a release you commit all your changes and issue:</para> <screen> |