Re: [RFD] Explicitly documenting patch submission

[Justin Michael]

Linus Torvalds <torvalds@xxxxxxxx> wrote:
 
> On Mon, 24 May 2004, Davide Libenzi wrote:
> > 
> > IANAL, but I don't think they have to ask. As with GPL, you not required 
> > to sign anything to be able to use the software. By using the software you 
> > agree on the license. By submitting a patch to a maintainer, you agree 
> > with the Developer's Certificate of Origin.

> No, the thing is, we want your name to show up, and we do want you to 
> explicitly state that not only do you know about the license, you also 
> have the right to release your code under the license.
 
May I suggest the tag be "DCO-signoff-by" to make it more clear what the 
tag indicates.

Justin
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