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5.1.1 commit policy


Same rules as for 5.1 apply :-)

http://sources.redhat.com/ml/gdb/2001-07/msg00418.html
> There, er, is no 5.1 branch commit policy.  Instead the MAINTAINERS file 
> still holds.
> 
> The only things I ask are:
> 
> o 
> don't fix something on the branch
> 	unless/until it is also fixed in
> 	the trunk.  If this isn't possible
> 	then I think a mention in the
> 	gdb/README file is better.
> 
> o 
> try criteria like:
> 	- does it fix a build build
> 	- does does it fix break main,
> 	  run on a static binary
> 
> o 
> only propose changes to core-gdb
> 	after you've sent individual
> 	bribes to all the people listed
> 	in the MAINTAINERS file :-)
> 
> o 
> the further you are away from
> 	core-gdb then the less likely
> 	that it will worry me (i.e. target
> 	specific code).
> 
> enjoy,
> 	Andrew
> 
> 


looks like some fixes for HP/UX at least will be available.  That top 
level tweek, for instance, can probably be put onto the branch.

	Andrew

PS: If you need to send a bribe, I've organied a credit card facility - 
dial +1 555 123 4567 and just follow the prompts ;-)


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