Larry Finger <Larry.Finger@xxxxxxxxxxxx> writes:
> In commit cf4747d7535a ("rtlwifi: Fix regression caused by commit
> d86e64768859, an error in the edit results in the wrong firmware
> being loaded for some models of the RTL8188/8192CE.
>
> Fixes: cf4747d7535a ("rtlwifi: Fix regression caused by commit d86e64768859")
> Signed-off-by: Jurij Smakov <jurij@xxxxxxxxx>
> Signed-off-by: Larry Finger <Larry.Finger@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
This patch is written by Jurij, right? So then there should be a From
line in the commit log making him the author. An example here from Luca
where Sara is the author:
https://patchwork.kernel.org/patch/9544763/
> Cc: Stable <stable@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
You could add "# 4.9" here to make Greg's life easier. And no need to CC
stable in the email headers, having it in the commit log is enough.
> Kalle,
>
> This patch should be pushed upstream as soon as possible. Note that it
> does not cause a kernel panic. It does, however, reduce the reliability
> of the wireless connection.
Yeah, this looks like to be valid for 4.10 still. But please mention in
the commit log about the bug symptoms (reliability problems etc).
--
Kalle Valo
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