Distribution for Debian is very similar to the .tar.gz distribution we created earlier, with the addition of specific metadata that allow the Debian tools to search and correctly install the software. Packaging for Debian is described in detail on their website (wiki.debian.org/HowToPackageForDebian), but the basic process is to add the metadata (Debianization), build the package to conform to their filesystem layout, and then (optionally) sign the package so that users know they can trust the content.