Comment 3 for bug 672740

@Marc: yes, I think that is correct. Namely, the source should not have the patches already applied... for now. However, when/if we have good quilt<->loom autoconversion, then those patches should be applied in separate, higher threads.

Jelmer just posted this link, which also proposes that the .pc directory be ignored in the vcs:

http://raphaelhertzog.com/2010/11/18/4-tips-to-maintain-a-3-0-quilt-debian-source-package-in-a-vcs/