From 1e292141f36c165ded4efd103e9296fcfd45aa3f Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Benno Schulenberg Date: Sun, 12 Nov 2017 11:54:17 +0100 Subject: [PATCH] docs: make it clearer that a Signed-off-by is wanted on patches --- README.GIT | 9 ++++++--- 1 file changed, 6 insertions(+), 3 deletions(-) diff --git a/README.GIT b/README.GIT index 57943d44..d6236636 100644 --- a/README.GIT +++ b/README.GIT @@ -93,12 +93,15 @@ first create a branch off of master: $ git checkout -b somename -Then change the code so it does what you want, and commit it, with in the -commit message (after the one-line summary) a rationale for the change: +Then change the code so it does what you want, and commit it together +with your Sign-off: $ git commit -as -Then create a patch (or patches): +In the commit message (after the one-line summary) give a rationale +for the change. With your Signed-off-by you declare that the code is +yours, or that you are free to reuse it, and that you submit it under +the license that covers nano. Then create a patch (or patches): $ git format-patch master