On Mon, 17 Jul 2017, Elena Reshetova wrote: > Subject: kernel: convert futex_pi_state.refcount from atomic_t to refcount_t Several people including myself told you already, that subjects consist of SUBSYSTEMPREFIX: Concise description It's easy enough to figure the prefix out by looking at the output of 'git log path/of/changed/file'. Concise descriptions are not lengthy sentences with implementation details. They should merily describe the problem/concept of change. The details go into the changelog. IOW, something like: "PROPERPREFIX: Convert to refcount API" would be sufficient. > refcount_t type and corresponding API should be > used instead of atomic_t when the variable is used as > a reference counter. This allows to avoid accidental > refcounter overflows that might lead to use-after-free > situations. Copying the same sentence over and over avoids thinking about a proper changelog, right? You fail to explain, how you come to the conclusion that futex_pi_state.refcount is a pure reference counter (aside of the name) and therefor can be safely converted to refcount_t. Other than that, the patch itself is fine. Thanks, tglx
