Tag: syntax-error-in-debian-changelog Severity: warning Check: debian/changelog Explanation: While parsing the Debian changelog, a syntax error was found. If you have old changelog entries that don't follow the current syntax but that you want to keep as-is for the historical record, add the line: . Old Changelog: . with no leading whitespace before the legacy entries. This line and everything after it will be ignored. See-Also: debian-policy 4.4