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diff --git a/Documentation/process/submitting-patches.rst b/Documentation/process/submitting-patches.rst index efac910e26..86d346bcb8 100644 --- a/Documentation/process/submitting-patches.rst +++ b/Documentation/process/submitting-patches.rst @@ -327,6 +327,8 @@ politely and address the problems they have pointed out. When sending a next version, add a ``patch changelog`` to the cover letter or to individual patches explaining difference against previous submission (see :ref:`the_canonical_patch_format`). +Notify people that commented on your patch about new versions by adding them to +the patches CC list. See Documentation/process/email-clients.rst for recommendations on email clients and mailing list etiquette. @@ -366,10 +368,10 @@ busy people and may not get to your patch right away. Once upon a time, patches used to disappear into the void without comment, but the development process works more smoothly than that now. You should -receive comments within a week or so; if that does not happen, make sure -that you have sent your patches to the right place. Wait for a minimum of -one week before resubmitting or pinging reviewers - possibly longer during -busy times like merge windows. +receive comments within a few weeks (typically 2-3); if that does not +happen, make sure that you have sent your patches to the right place. +Wait for a minimum of one week before resubmitting or pinging reviewers +- possibly longer during busy times like merge windows. It's also ok to resend the patch or the patch series after a couple of weeks with the word "RESEND" added to the subject line:: |