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Petr Baudis <pasky@suse.cz> writes:

> Figuring out how submodules work conceptually is quite a bumpy
> ride for a newcomer; the user manual helps (if one knows to actually
> look into it), but the reference documentation should provide good
> quick intro as well. This patch attempts to do that.

Good discussion starter, I think.  There seem to be a few technical
inaccuracies though.

I'll wait until the people interested in submodules on the list form
consensus on the wording and contents.