From d2ccde1c8e90d38cee87a1b0309ad2827f3fd30d Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: hc <hc@nodka.com> Date: Mon, 11 Dec 2023 02:45:28 +0000 Subject: [PATCH] add boot partition size --- kernel/Documentation/networking/netdev-FAQ.rst | 119 +++++++++++++++++++++++------------------------------------ 1 files changed, 47 insertions(+), 72 deletions(-) diff --git a/kernel/Documentation/networking/netdev-FAQ.rst b/kernel/Documentation/networking/netdev-FAQ.rst index 0ac5fa7..be88ab1 100644 --- a/kernel/Documentation/networking/netdev-FAQ.rst +++ b/kernel/Documentation/networking/netdev-FAQ.rst @@ -34,8 +34,8 @@ mainline tree from Linus, and ``net-next`` is where the new code goes for the future release. You can find the trees here: -- https://git.kernel.org/pub/scm/linux/kernel/git/davem/net.git -- https://git.kernel.org/pub/scm/linux/kernel/git/davem/net-next.git +- https://git.kernel.org/pub/scm/linux/kernel/git/netdev/net.git +- https://git.kernel.org/pub/scm/linux/kernel/git/netdev/net-next.git Q: How often do changes from these trees make it to the mainline Linus tree? ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- @@ -110,7 +110,7 @@ Q: How can I tell whether it got merged? A: Start by looking at the main patchworks queue for netdev: - http://patchwork.ozlabs.org/project/netdev/list/ + https://patchwork.kernel.org/project/netdevbpf/list/ The "State" field will tell you exactly where things are at with your patch. @@ -131,77 +131,26 @@ version that should be applied. If there is any doubt, the maintainer will reply and ask what should be done. -Q: How can I tell what patches are queued up for backporting to the various stable releases? --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -A: Normally Greg Kroah-Hartman collects stable commits himself, but for -networking, Dave collects up patches he deems critical for the -networking subsystem, and then hands them off to Greg. +Q: I made changes to only a few patches in a patch series should I resend only those changed? +--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- +A: No, please resend the entire patch series and make sure you do number your +patches such that it is clear this is the latest and greatest set of patches +that can be applied. -There is a patchworks queue that you can see here: +Q: I submitted multiple versions of a patch series and it looks like a version other than the last one has been accepted, what should I do? +------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- +A: There is no revert possible, once it is pushed out, it stays like that. +Please send incremental versions on top of what has been merged in order to fix +the patches the way they would look like if your latest patch series was to be +merged. - http://patchwork.ozlabs.org/bundle/davem/stable/?state=* - -It contains the patches which Dave has selected, but not yet handed off -to Greg. If Greg already has the patch, then it will be here: - - https://git.kernel.org/pub/scm/linux/kernel/git/stable/stable-queue.git - -A quick way to find whether the patch is in this stable-queue is to -simply clone the repo, and then git grep the mainline commit ID, e.g. -:: - - stable-queue$ git grep -l 284041ef21fdf2e - releases/3.0.84/ipv6-fix-possible-crashes-in-ip6_cork_release.patch - releases/3.4.51/ipv6-fix-possible-crashes-in-ip6_cork_release.patch - releases/3.9.8/ipv6-fix-possible-crashes-in-ip6_cork_release.patch - stable/stable-queue$ - -Q: I see a network patch and I think it should be backported to stable. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ -Q: Should I request it via stable@vger.kernel.org like the references in -the kernel's Documentation/process/stable-kernel-rules.rst file say? -A: No, not for networking. Check the stable queues as per above first -to see if it is already queued. If not, then send a mail to netdev, -listing the upstream commit ID and why you think it should be a stable -candidate. - -Before you jump to go do the above, do note that the normal stable rules -in :ref:`Documentation/process/stable-kernel-rules.rst <stable_kernel_rules>` -still apply. So you need to explicitly indicate why it is a critical -fix and exactly what users are impacted. In addition, you need to -convince yourself that you *really* think it has been overlooked, -vs. having been considered and rejected. - -Generally speaking, the longer it has had a chance to "soak" in -mainline, the better the odds that it is an OK candidate for stable. So -scrambling to request a commit be added the day after it appears should -be avoided. - -Q: I have created a network patch and I think it should be backported to stable. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -Q: Should I add a Cc: stable@vger.kernel.org like the references in the -kernel's Documentation/ directory say? -A: No. See above answer. In short, if you think it really belongs in -stable, then ensure you write a decent commit log that describes who -gets impacted by the bug fix and how it manifests itself, and when the -bug was introduced. If you do that properly, then the commit will get -handled appropriately and most likely get put in the patchworks stable -queue if it really warrants it. - -If you think there is some valid information relating to it being in -stable that does *not* belong in the commit log, then use the three dash -marker line as described in -:ref:`Documentation/process/submitting-patches.rst <the_canonical_patch_format>` -to temporarily embed that information into the patch that you send. - -Q: Are all networking bug fixes backported to all stable releases? ------------------------------------------------------------------- -A: Due to capacity, Dave could only take care of the backports for the -last two stable releases. For earlier stable releases, each stable -branch maintainer is supposed to take care of them. If you find any -patch is missing from an earlier stable branch, please notify -stable@vger.kernel.org with either a commit ID or a formal patch -backported, and CC Dave and other relevant networking developers. +Q: Are there special rules regarding stable submissions on netdev? +--------------------------------------------------------------- +While it used to be the case that netdev submissions were not supposed +to carry explicit ``CC: stable@vger.kernel.org`` tags that is no longer +the case today. Please follow the standard stable rules in +:ref:`Documentation/process/stable-kernel-rules.rst <stable_kernel_rules>`, +and make sure you include appropriate Fixes tags! Q: Is the comment style convention different for the networking content? ------------------------------------------------------------------------ @@ -241,6 +190,32 @@ minimum, your changes should survive an ``allyesconfig`` and an ``allmodconfig`` build without new warnings or failures. +Q: How do I post corresponding changes to user space components? +---------------------------------------------------------------- +A: User space code exercising kernel features should be posted +alongside kernel patches. This gives reviewers a chance to see +how any new interface is used and how well it works. + +When user space tools reside in the kernel repo itself all changes +should generally come as one series. If series becomes too large +or the user space project is not reviewed on netdev include a link +to a public repo where user space patches can be seen. + +In case user space tooling lives in a separate repository but is +reviewed on netdev (e.g. patches to `iproute2` tools) kernel and +user space patches should form separate series (threads) when posted +to the mailing list, e.g.:: + + [PATCH net-next 0/3] net: some feature cover letter + └─ [PATCH net-next 1/3] net: some feature prep + └─ [PATCH net-next 2/3] net: some feature do it + └─ [PATCH net-next 3/3] selftest: net: some feature + + [PATCH iproute2-next] ip: add support for some feature + +Posting as one thread is discouraged because it confuses patchwork +(as of patchwork 2.2.2). + Q: Any other tips to help ensure my net/net-next patch gets OK'd? ----------------------------------------------------------------- A: Attention to detail. Re-read your own work as if you were the -- Gitblit v1.6.2