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I have made a Java application for Ubuntu in NetBeans and would like to submit it to the Ubuntu Software Center. But the problem is, when I get the upload form, they ask to choose a file. So what do I do now? (NetBeans projects are in a folder and not a file).



So what exactly do I have to upload? Do I just ZIP it and upload? Please help.


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In short, you need to package your application in the Debian packaging format. If you know how to package, simply upload a tarball or a zip file with the source package.



If you don't know how to package, you've got two options:




  • If your application is a commercial app, you can upload the .jar files and Canonical will package it for you

  • If your application is an open source app, you can contact the Ubuntu App Review Board via e-mail or IRC and they will help you getting started. alternatively, you can learn more about packaging on the Ubuntu Packaging Guide



This is also explained in:





And in more detail, in:




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