linux-kernel - Re: [RFC] Documentation: add documentation for rc-series and merge window

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Date:	Mon, 15 Jun 2009 13:19:34 -0700
From:	Greg KH <greg@...ah.com>
To:	"Luis R. Rodriguez" <lrodriguez@...eros.com>
Cc:	linux-kernel@...r.kernel.org, torvalds@...ux-foundation.org,
	akpm@...ux-foundation.org, alan@...rguk.ukuu.org.uk,
	linux-wireless@...r.kernel.org, netdev@...r.kernel.org,
	tshibata@...jp.nec.com
Subject: Re: [RFC] Documentation: add documentation for rc-series and merge
	window

On Mon, Jun 15, 2009 at 04:12:51PM -0400, Luis R. Rodriguez wrote:
> This is losely based on previous discussions on linux-kernel [1][2].
> 
> [1] http://marc.info/?l=linux-kernel&m=122048427801324&w=2
> [2] http://marc.info/?l=linux-netdev&m=122048757705315&w=2
> 
> Signed-off-by: Luis R. Rodriguez <lrodriguez@...eros.com>
> ---
> 
> I have run into issues when trying to explain this and policies
> for the rc-series, it seems there is no place that documents this
> clearly so here is an attempt based on some previous discussions.
> Not sure if I got it all correct, so feedback is welcomed. I do think
> clarifying this a little should help.
> 
> I was also not sure if Documentation/stable_kernel_rules.txt is the best
> splace for this as well, please let me know.

I don't think this is the best place for it, as the stable_* file is for
describing the rules for the 2.6.x.y releases, not the main 2.6.x
releases.

A new file perhaps?  Or an addition to the
Documentation/development-process/ book?

thanks,

greg k-h
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