[Ubuntu Wiki] Update of "Bugs/HowToFix" by dholbach

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  Before trying to fix a bug, please be sure that you can replicate the bug on your local system.  If you cannot demonstrate the bug, it is not a good candidate for a fix.  If you need more information to replicate the bug, request the information from the submitter in a bug comment.
  
  = Using Ubuntu Merge Proposals =
+ <<Include(PackagingGuide/Lists/PrerequisitesLaunchpad, , from="StartEnglish", to="EndEnglish")>>
  <<Include(PackagingGuide/Howtos/UbuntuMergeProposal, , from="StartEnglish", to="EndEnglish")>>
- 
- Below you can find the ''traditional'' process.
  
  = Consult the Release Schedule =
  <<Include(PackagingGuide/Howtos/ReleaseCycle, , from="StartEnglish", to="EndEnglish")>>
  
+ = About patches =
- = Getting it included in Ubuntu =
+ == Getting it included in Ubuntu ==
  <<Include(PackagingGuide/Intro/PatchInclusion, , from="StartEnglish", to="EndEnglish")>>
+ == Patch Systems ==
- 
- = Installing useful tools =
- 
- A number of useful scripts have been developed to assist with working with debian packages and patches.  To install these, run the following command:
- 
- {{{
- sudo aptitude install devscripts ubuntu-dev-tools cdbs
- }}}
- 
- <<Include(PackagingGuide/Lists/PrerequisitesLaunchpad, , from="StartEnglish", to="EndEnglish")>>
- 
- = Generating a patch =
- 
- Here's an example of how you can create a patch:
- <<Include(PackagingGuide/Howtos/Debdiff, , from="StartEnglish", to="EndEnglish")>>
- 
  <<Include(PackagingGuide/Intro/PatchesPatchSystems, , from="StartEnglish", to="EndEnglish")>>
+ == Forwarding patches ==
  <<Include(PackagingGuide/Intro/PatchesForwarding, , from="StartEnglish", to="EndEnglish")>>
  
  
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  If your fix doesn't work, or you cannot fix the bug, remember to update the bug, assigning "Nobody", and changing the status to "Confirmed".  You may wish to add a comment describing your experience to assist others trying to fix the bug.
  
+ = The traditional process =
+ Below find the traditional process to fix bugs, including patches and source packages as opposed to branches and merge proposals.
+ == Installing useful tools ==
+ 
+ A number of useful scripts have been developed to assist with working with debian packages and patches.  To install these, run the following command: {{{
+ sudo aptitude install devscripts ubuntu-dev-tools cdbs}}}
+ 
+ == Generating a patch ==
+ 
+ Here's an example of how you can create a patch:
+ <<Include(PackagingGuide/Howtos/Debdiff, , from="StartEnglish", to="EndEnglish")>>
+ 
- = Uploading the patch =
+ == Uploading the patch ==
  
  If your patch fixes the bug, please add a comment to the bug, and attach your patch.  Be sure to check the patch checkbox when uploading your patch.  Assign the bug to "Nobody", and the status to "Confirmed".  At this point, seek out a developer to review your patch for inclusion in the next upload of the package. Check out [[SponsorshipProcess]]. If you have any other questions, ask on #ubuntu-motu on [[InternetRelayChat]].