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diff --git a/2008/how_and_why_kernel-fht2008/html/mgp00033.txt b/2008/how_and_why_kernel-fht2008/html/mgp00033.txt new file mode 100644 index 0000000..1ade7eb --- /dev/null +++ b/2008/how_and_why_kernel-fht2008/html/mgp00033.txt @@ -0,0 +1,13 @@ +How and why to work with the Linux kernel community +Practical Rules + +3. Merge your code upstream +Initially you basically have to create a fork +Development of upsteram project continues sometimes at high speed +If you keep it out of tree for too long time, conflicts arise +Submissions might get rejected in the first round +Cleanups needed, in coordination with upstream project +Code will eventually get merged +No further maintainance needed for synchronization between your contribution and the ongoing upstream development +Don't be surprised if your code won't be accepted if you didn't discuss it with maintainers upfront and they don't like your implementation + |