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diff --git a/Documentation/ABI/README b/Documentation/ABI/README index 8bac9cb09a6d..315fffe1f831 100644 --- a/Documentation/ABI/README +++ b/Documentation/ABI/README @@ -1,4 +1,5 @@ -This directory attempts to document the ABI between the Linux kernel and +This part of the documentation inside Documentation/ABI directory +attempts to document the ABI between the Linux kernel and userspace, and the relative stability of these interfaces. Due to the everchanging nature of Linux, and the differing maturity levels, these interfaces should be used by userspace programs in different ways. @@ -45,7 +46,9 @@ Every file in these directories will contain the following information: What: Short description of the interface Date: Date created -KernelVersion: Kernel version this feature first showed up in. +KernelVersion: (Optional) Kernel version this feature first showed up in. + Note: git history often provides more accurate version + info, so this field may be omitted. Contact: Primary contact for this interface (may be a mailing list) Description: Long description of the interface and how to use it. Users: All users of this interface who wish to be notified when |