Re: [PATCH v2] stable_kernel_rules: Add clause about specification of kernel versions to patch.

[Geert Uytterhoeven]

Hi David,

On Thu, Mar 26, 2015 at 5:44 PM, David Daney <ddaney.cavm@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> --- a/Documentation/stable_kernel_rules.txt
> +++ b/Documentation/stable_kernel_rules.txt
> @@ -81,6 +81,16 @@ format in the sign-off area:
>       git cherry-pick fd21073
>       git cherry-pick <this commit>
>
> +Also, some patches may have kernel version prerequisites.  This can be
> +specified in the the following format in the sign-off area:

V2 introduced "the the" (Trying to beat Michael Opdenacker)

Gr{oetje,eeting}s,

                        Geert

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