Re: [PATCH 3/5] annotations: short annotations

[Frank Rowand <frowand.list-Re5JQEeQqe8AvxtiuMwx3w@public.gmane.org>]

Hi David,

On 01/09/18 03:21, David Gibson wrote:
> On Mon, Jan 08, 2018 at 02:36:45PM +0100, Julia Lawall wrote:
>> Based on the following patch by Frank Rowand (no changes):
>>
>>
>> https://www.mail-archive.com/devicetree-compiler-u79uwXL29TY76Z2rM5mHXA@public.gmane.org/msg00378.html
> 
> If there are no changes, then it should definitely have Frank's S-o-b.
> 
>>
>> Signed-off-by: Julia Lawall <Julia.Lawall-L2FTfq7BK8M@public.gmane.org>
>> ---

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In the context of the S-o-b questions, I was referencing the Linux kernel
documentation for the meaning of S-o-b.  I realized that I should check
that the same (or similar) definitions existed in the dtc project, but
have not found that definition.  Should that definition be added to
file README.license?

I think the appropriate portion of the Linux kernel file
Documentation/process/submitting-patches.rst (which to the best of my
understanding is GPL v2) is a portion of section "11) Sign your
work - the Developer's Certificate of Origin":


The sign-off is a simple line at the end of the explanation for the
patch, which certifies that you wrote it or otherwise have the right to
pass it on as an open-source patch.  The rules are pretty simple: if you
can certify the below:

Developer's Certificate of Origin 1.1
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

By making a contribution to this project, I certify that:

        (a) The contribution was created in whole or in part by me and I
            have the right to submit it under the open source license
            indicated in the file; or

        (b) The contribution is based upon previous work that, to the best
            of my knowledge, is covered under an appropriate open source
            license and I have the right under that license to submit that
            work with modifications, whether created in whole or in part
            by me, under the same open source license (unless I am
            permitted to submit under a different license), as indicated
            in the file; or

        (c) The contribution was provided directly to me by some other
            person who certified (a), (b) or (c) and I have not modified
            it.

        (d) I understand and agree that this project and the contribution
            are public and that a record of the contribution (including all
            personal information I submit with it, including my sign-off) is
            maintained indefinitely and may be redistributed consistent with
            this project or the open source license(s) involved.

then you just add a line saying::

        Signed-off-by: Random J Developer <random-ld4jwAGwUXQYGaZWVHDzw80vGNN6ct63@public.gmane.org>

using your real name (sorry, no pseudonyms or anonymous contributions.)