stable_kernel_rules: Add clause about specification of kernel versions to patch.
Signed-off-by: David Daney <david.daney@cavium.com> Signed-off-by: Greg Kroah-Hartman <gregkh@linuxfoundation.org>
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@ -81,6 +81,16 @@ format in the sign-off area:
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git cherry-pick fd21073
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git cherry-pick <this commit>
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Also, some patches may have kernel version prerequisites. This can be
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specified in the following format in the sign-off area:
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Cc: <stable@vger.kernel.org> # 3.3.x-
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The tag has the meaning of:
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git cherry-pick <this commit>
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For each "-stable" tree starting with the specified version.
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Following the submission:
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- The sender will receive an ACK when the patch has been accepted into the
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