On Tue, Apr 14, 2020 at 10:05:09AM +0000, Schmid, Carsten wrote: > > > Applies to stable linux-v4.19.y (with y=114). > > > > Have you been able to test these patches so that you know they work? > > > I did apply and compile on x86 in both 4.14 and 4.19 (making sure to have all CONFIG_s set > to compile the changed code). > I then ran 4.14 (project kernel) on our target; however i can't build an > encrypted IPv6 tunnel to verify if the patchset helps. > (From the patch descriptions, it really looks like they fix this) > > IPv6 tunnel testing will be done by other folks in the project, i can't tell when due to > the CoVid situation as this requires special equipment that i can't access at all. Please wait to submit these until you can actually test that they solve the issue involved. > > And can you please send them as a patch series, not as attachments, and > > cc: all the original authors so that everyone can know what is going on > > and weigh in if they see any issues? > Of course. Sorry that i didn't do this yet. > > > > > And finally, do not change the changelog text from the original commits, > > that's not ok. > Except for the "upstream commit id", right? Correct. > > If you need to put any notes in there as to what you > > did, follow the format we have been using for years, and put it in the > > s-o-b: area in a small [ box ] > > > > Same for the 4.14 patches. > > > > thanks, > > > > greg k-h > > Of course i will do so, if it makes sense due to little testing effort possible. > Please give a short notice if you think i should resend the patch series. > > One question: > Our IT department adds a signature since a few days, after a line with "----". > Is this a problem? I can't turn that off, unfortunately. > (At least they keep the "text only" and don't switch to HTML) Is it a problem for what, patches? It shouldn't be. thanks, greg k-h
