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2015-05-22stable: Update documentation to clarify preferred procedureChristoffer Dall
Clearly specify that "Cc: stable@vger.kernel.org" is strongly preferred so that developers understand that the other options should only be used when absolutely required. Also specify how upstream commit ids should be referenced in patches submitted directly to stable (I gathered this from looking at the stable archives), and specify that any modified patches for stable should be clearly documented in the patch description. Signed-off-by: Christoffer Dall <christoffer.dall@linaro.org> Signed-off-by: Jonathan Corbet <corbet@lwn.net>
2015-03-26stable_kernel_rules: Add clause about specification of kernel versions to patch.David Daney
Signed-off-by: David Daney <david.daney@cavium.com> Signed-off-by: Greg Kroah-Hartman <gregkh@linuxfoundation.org>
2015-01-12stable_kernel_rules: reorganize and update submission optionsBrian Norris
The current organization of Documentation/stable_kernel_rules.txt doesn't clearly differentiate the mutually exclusive options for submission to the -stable review process. As I understand it, patches are not actually required to be mailed directly to stable@vger.kernel.org, but the instructions do not make this clear. Also, there are some established processes that are not listed -- specifically, what I call Option 2 below. This patch updates and reorganizes a bit, to make things clearer. Signed-off-by: Brian Norris <computersforpeace@gmail.com> Signed-off-by: Greg Kroah-Hartman <gregkh@linuxfoundation.org>
2014-07-09stable_kernel_rules: Add pointer to netdev-FAQ for network patchesDave Chiluk
Stable_kernel_rules should point submitters of network stable patches to the netdev_FAQ.txt as requests for stable network patches should go to netdev first. Signed-off-by: Dave Chiluk <chiluk@canonical.com> Cc: stable <stable@vger.kernel.org> Signed-off-by: Greg Kroah-Hartman <gregkh@linuxfoundation.org>
2014-04-16stable_kernel_rules: spelling/word usageBrian Norris
"than" should be "then" Signed-off-by: Brian Norris <computersforpeace@gmail.com> Signed-off-by: Greg Kroah-Hartman <gregkh@linuxfoundation.org>
2012-06-25stable: Allow merging of backports for serious user-visible performance issuesMel Gorman
Distribution kernel maintainers routinely backport fixes for users that were deemed important but not "something critical" as defined by the rules. To users of these kernels they are very serious and failing to fix them reduces the value of -stable. The problem is that the patches fixing these issues are often subtle and prone to regressions in other ways and need greater care and attention. To combat this, these "serious" backports should have a higher barrier to entry. This patch relaxes the rules to allow a distribution maintainer to merge to -stable a backported patch or small series that fixes a "serious" user-visible performance issue. They should include additional information on the user-visible bug affected and a link to the bugzilla entry if available. The same rules about the patch being already in mainline still apply. Signed-off-by: Mel Gorman <mgorman@suse.de> Cc: stable <stable@vger.kernel.org> Signed-off-by: Greg Kroah-Hartman <gregkh@linuxfoundation.org>
2012-06-14stable: update references to older 2.6 versions for 3.xPaul Gortmaker
Also add information on where the respective trees are. Signed-off-by: Paul Gortmaker <paul.gortmaker@windriver.com> Acked-by: Rob Landley <rob@landley.net> Signed-off-by: Greg Kroah-Hartman <gregkh@linuxfoundation.org>
2012-01-24stable: update documentation to ask for kernel versionGreg Kroah-Hartman
It would save me an email round-trip asking which stable tree(s) that a patch should be applied to, so document that the tree number should be specified in the email request. Reported-by: Tomoya MORINAGA <tomoya.rohm@gmail.com> Signed-off-by: Greg Kroah-Hartman <gregkh@suse.de>
2011-10-18Update email address for stable patch submissionJosh Boyer
The stable@kernel.org email address has been replaced with the stable@vger.kernel.org mailing list. Change the stable kernel rules to reference the new list instead of the semi-defunct email alias. CC: <stable@kernel.org> CC: <stable@vger.kernel.org> Signed-off-by: Josh Boyer <jwboyer@redhat.com> Signed-off-by: Greg Kroah-Hartman <gregkh@suse.de>
2010-04-22Documentation: -stable rules: upstream commit ID requirement rewordedStefan Richter
It is a hard requirement to include the upstream commit ID in the changelog of a -stable submission, not just a courtesy to the stable team. This concerns only mail submission though, which is no longer the only way into stable. (Also, fix a double "the".) Signed-off-by: Stefan Richter <stefanr@s5r6.in-berlin.de> Acked-by: Randy Dunlap <rdunlap@xenotime.net> Signed-off-by: Greg Kroah-Hartman <gregkh@suse.de>
2009-12-23Doc/stable rules: add new cherry-pick logicSebastian Andrzej Siewior
- it is possible to submit patches for the stable queue without sending them directly stable@kernel.org. If the tag (Cc: stable@kernel.org) is available in the sign-off area than hpa's script will filter them into the stable mailbox once it hits Linus' tree. - Patches which require others to be applied first can be also specified. This was discussued in http://lkml.org/lkml/2009/11/9/474 Signed-off-by: Sebastian Andrzej Siewior <sebastian@breakpoint.cc> Cc: Brandon Philips <brandon@ifup.org> Signed-off-by: Greg Kroah-Hartman <gregkh@suse.de>
2008-10-29Update stable tree documentationJosh Boyer
Update the documentation for the stable tree rules to reflect that device IDs and quirks are also suitable for -stable kernels. Signed-off-by: Josh Boyer <jwboyer@linux.vnet.ibm.com> Signed-off-by: Greg Kroah-Hartman <gregkh@suse.de>
2008-02-21stable_kernel_rules: fix must already be in mainlineStefan Richter
stable_kernel_rules: fix must already be in mainline Signed-off-by: Stefan Richter <stefanr@s5r6.in-berlin.de> Signed-off-by: Greg Kroah-Hartman <gregkh@suse.de>
2006-11-30Fix typos in /Documentation : MiscMatt LaPlante
This patch fixes typos in various Documentation txts. The patch addresses some misc words. Signed-off-by: Matt LaPlante <kernel1@cyberdogtech.com> Acked-by: Randy Dunlap <rdunlap@xenotime.net> Signed-off-by: Adrian Bunk <bunk@stusta.de>
2006-10-03Fix "can not" in Documentation and KconfigMatt LaPlante
Randy brought it to my attention that in proper english "can not" should always be written "cannot". I donot see any reason to argue, even if I mightnot understand why this rule exists. This patch fixes "can not" in several Documentation files as well as three Kconfigs. Signed-off-by: Matt LaPlante <kernel1@cyberdogtech.com> Acked-by: Randy Dunlap <rdunlap@xenotime.net> Signed-off-by: Adrian Bunk <bunk@stusta.de>
2006-01-10[PATCH] Docs update: small fixes to stable_kernel_rules.txtJesper Juhl
Small spelling, formating & similar fixes to stable_kernel_rules.txt Signed-off-by: Jesper Juhl <jesper.juhl@gmail.com> Signed-off-by: Andrew Morton <akpm@osdl.org> Signed-off-by: Linus Torvalds <torvalds@osdl.org>
2005-07-29[PATCH] Add the rules about the -stable kernel releases to the Documentation ↵Greg KH
directory This was the last agreed upon set of rules, it's probably time we actually add them to the kernel tree to make them "official". Signed-off-by: Greg Kroah-Hartman <gregkh@suse.de> Signed-off-by: Linus Torvalds <torvalds@osdl.org>