Re: [PATCH] new capability patch, version 0.4.2 (now with fs support), part 3/4

[Pavel Machek <pavel@ucw.cz>]

On Fri 2006-09-08 17:03:56, David Madore wrote:
> On Fri, Sep 08, 2006 at 04:41:44PM +0200, Pavel Machek wrote:
> > Well, for merge you'll need to sign-off and put explanation to each
> > patch. Link is not enough, because it will end in git.
> 
> You'll have to excuse me for my ignorance: I have some knowledge of
> how git and the kernel work as programs, but none at all of how they
> are actually managed by the Powers That Be.  So, what does it mean to
> "sign off", where should I append the explanations, which git
> repository will/might it end in, and how am I supposed to do things
> the right way?  I mean, so far I'm just expecting people to read the
> patch and perhaps test it, but certainly not commit it anywhere
> "serious"...
> 
> Pointers are an acceptable answer, of course.

And pointer is what you'll get ;-). Documentation/SubmittingPatches.

									Pavel
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