2001-07-07 06:29:14

by Satish Kumar

Subject: kernel patch process

Hi,

Can anyone let me know the steps for making/submitting
a linux kernel patch ? What is the difference between
an unofficial patch and an official patch ?

TIA,
Satish.

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2001-07-07 11:36:19

by Erik Mouw

Subject: Re: kernel patch process

On Fri, Jul 06, 2001 at 11:28:35PM -0700, Satish Kumar wrote:
> Can anyone let me know the steps for making/submitting
> a linux kernel patch ? What is the difference between
> an unofficial patch and an official patch ?

See Documentation/SubmittingPatches in your kernel tree.


Erik

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2001-07-07 12:09:04

by Alan

Subject: Re: kernel patch process

> Can anyone let me know the steps for making/submitting
> a linux kernel patch ? What is the difference between

man diff

Use the diff -u options

> an unofficial patch and an official patch ?

I guess it depends who made it, who likes it and who you trust 8)