From: Joe Perches Date: Fri, 9 Dec 2011 22:12:00 +0000 (-0800) Subject: Documentation: Update stable address X-Git-Url: https://git.karo-electronics.de/?a=commitdiff_plain;h=2eb7f204db51969ea558802a6601d79c2fb273b9;p=linux-beck.git Documentation: Update stable address The Japanese/Korean/Chinese versions still need updating. Also, the stable kernel 2.6.x.y descriptions are out of date and should be updated as well. Signed-off-by: Joe Perches Cc: stable Signed-off-by: Greg Kroah-Hartman --- diff --git a/Documentation/HOWTO b/Documentation/HOWTO index 81bc1a9ab9d8..f7ade3b3b40d 100644 --- a/Documentation/HOWTO +++ b/Documentation/HOWTO @@ -275,8 +275,8 @@ versions. If no 2.6.x.y kernel is available, then the highest numbered 2.6.x kernel is the current stable kernel. -2.6.x.y are maintained by the "stable" team , and are -released as needs dictate. The normal release period is approximately +2.6.x.y are maintained by the "stable" team , and +are released as needs dictate. The normal release period is approximately two weeks, but it can be longer if there are no pressing problems. A security-related problem, instead, can cause a release to happen almost instantly. diff --git a/Documentation/development-process/5.Posting b/Documentation/development-process/5.Posting index 903a2546f138..8a48c9b62864 100644 --- a/Documentation/development-process/5.Posting +++ b/Documentation/development-process/5.Posting @@ -271,10 +271,10 @@ copies should go to: the linux-kernel list. - If you are fixing a bug, think about whether the fix should go into the - next stable update. If so, stable@kernel.org should get a copy of the - patch. Also add a "Cc: stable@kernel.org" to the tags within the patch - itself; that will cause the stable team to get a notification when your - fix goes into the mainline. + next stable update. If so, stable@vger.kernel.org should get a copy of + the patch. Also add a "Cc: stable@vger.kernel.org" to the tags within + the patch itself; that will cause the stable team to get a notification + when your fix goes into the mainline. When selecting recipients for a patch, it is good to have an idea of who you think will eventually accept the patch and get it merged. While it