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There is this PPA with lots of modified packages, but some are not of the version I need. How can I fork that PPA, and update only the packages I need?

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  • Do you need newer versions of the software or do you need packages for an other Ubuntu release?
    – A.B.
    Aug 5, 2015 at 4:54
  • Actually, I am trying to fix a build error in the original PPA...
    – lvella
    Aug 6, 2015 at 3:06

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  1. Create your own PPA on Launchpad
  2. Goto the source PPA
  3. Click on View package details

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  4. Click on Copy packages

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  5. Select your packages to copy, select the target PPA (your PPA) and the Ubuntu release

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  6. Go to your PPA and wait for the rebuild

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  7. Add your PPA to your system

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