Re: [RFC PATCH 0/2] Rework the kernel's README.rst

From: Jonathan Corbet
Date: Mon Aug 29 2022 - 13:10:35 EST


Jonathan Corbet <corbet@xxxxxxx> writes:

> Lukas Bulwahn <lukas.bulwahn@xxxxxxxxx> writes:
>
>> As far as I see, the README.rst file in Documentation/admin-guide/ covers
>> three rather outdated (or subsumed) aspects:
>>
>> 1. mentioning that it is possible to "run a.out user programs with this kernel"
>>
>> 2. how to report a kernel bug
>>
>> 3. the explanations around the use of LILO as a boot loader
>>
>> This patch series addressed the first two aspects; the third one simply
>> first needs some more experimenting/experience on my side to update
>> the description of the setup with a GRUB boot loader.
>>
>> I am happy if anyone else contributes or helps with this rework task on
>> the third aspect.
>>
>> I am also adding Linus as recipient, as he seems to be the original author,
>> i.e., in the text, 'me' refers to Linus.
>>
>> Please let me know if you are generally fine with this approach, and
>> if there is something on the other documentation to be done to get this
>> patch accepted.
>
> The changes seem fine to me; I'll apply them after the merge window if
> nobody objects.

I guess I've given people enough time to object :)

Patches are applied, sorry for taking so long.

Thanks,

jon