If you're trying to build a package from source, you're probably familiar with this but here are some instructions anyway. The following steps assume you're using packaging version 7.1a-1. Replace with the current version where appropriate. BUILD WITH sbuild OR pbuilder ============================= - Download and verify the PGP signature on the sources (if you're paranoid): - Rename the tarball: mv "TrueCrypt 7.1a Source.tar.gz" truecrypt_7.1a.orig.tar.gz - enter the base folder of this Git project debuild -uc -us -S - run sbuild (similar for pbuilder) sbuild -sAd unstable truecrypt_7.1a-1.dsc