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Subject: Re: [x86_64] remove unused variable from drivers/ata/ahci.c
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Michael Kühn wrote:
> Hi,
> 
> my first kernel patch, yay. :-)
> 
> On the file drivers/ata/ahci.c in line 1433 is declared a variable that
> is never used in the function. I removed it.
> 
> Patch is in attachments (based on 2.6.23.10).

...

You'll need to do:

(1) repost it, but this time to linux-ide@vger.kernel.org,
(2) place the patch INLINE, where it's easier to comment/correct as needed,
(3) include a Signed-off-by line,
(4) read / follow much of the Documentation/SubmittingPatches file.

*Then* you can try for fame and glory!

:)