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In the world of Linux, managing packages and software installations is a routine task. DEB packages are a common format used by Debian and its derivatives like Ubuntu. While most users install packages from precompiled binaries, there are times when you might need to build a package from source. This can be due to the need for a specific configuration, the latest features, or patches that are not available in binary form. Here, we'll walk through how to build DEB packages from source and provide guidance for managing them across different Linux distributions using apt, dnf, and zypper. Before you begin, ensure that your system is prepared with the necessary tools.