Correct procedure for a patch

Jerry DeLisle jvdelisle@charter.net
Sat Mar 2 02:13:00 GMT 2013


On 02/25/2013 12:06 PM, Tilo Schwarz wrote:
> On Mon, 25 Feb 2013 20:29:03 +0100, Steve Kargl
> <sgk@troutmask.apl.washington.edu> wrote:
>
>> On Mon, Feb 25, 2013 at 08:17:42PM +0100, Tilo Schwarz wrote:
>>>
>>> I have a question what the usual/requested procedure is to send a patch?
>>>
>>
>> Patches should be sent to fortran@gcc.gnu.org and gcc-patches@gcc.gnu.org
>> mailing lists.  In the PR, simply note the URL for your posted patch
>> in the mailing list archive.  Note, if you have a candidate patch that
>> requires more work and may take some time to complete, then attach it
>> to PR so that it does get lost.
>
> Ok.
>
>> BTW, do you have Copyright assignment paperwork on file with
>> the FSF?
>
> No, but the patch is probably not done as it is, it should be more like "a hint
> to someone, who has a deeper understanding ..." (as I termed it.).
>
> Regards,
>
>      Tilo
>
As Tilo mentioned the patch is not quite ready yet.  I did test it and there are 
still some problems.  Tilo, your help and interest in this is greatly appreciated.

Regards,

Jerry



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