On 15/09/2026 19:37, Tony Hutter wrote:
Hello Coreutils adminsI have code changes I would like to suubmit to coreutils. I've followed the instructions for assigning the FSF copyright here: https://cgit.git.savannah.gnu.org/cgit/coreutils.git/tree/HACKING The instructions said to email [email protected] with my name as the subject line, and fill out this form: https://www.gnu.org/software/gnulib/Copyright/request-assign.future I did this on August 20th 2026, but have not heard anything back, nor have I received a physical form to sign in the mail. I also emailed [email protected] and didn't get a meaningful response. Lastly, I tried asking on the #fsf-licensing IRC channel, and was told to contact [email protected]. Is the FSF copyright assignment still needed for submitting large patches to coreutils? Thanks Tony Hutter
The process should be paperless. I'm applying the attached to make this apparent. coreutils maintainers have no direct connection to the assignment process. All I can suggest is to email [email protected] again. Sorry for the inconvenience. BTW feel free to discuss any changes here on the list in parallel. Padraig
From 064473118c438738fe943b600500c35fc8cd0a1f Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: =?UTF-8?q?P=C3=A1draig=20Brady?= <[email protected]> Date: Tue, 15 Sep 2026 20:31:43 +0100 Subject: [PATCH] doc: HACKING: mention the paperless assignment option * HACKING: Mention electronic signing is now supported. --- HACKING | 6 +++--- 1 file changed, 3 insertions(+), 3 deletions(-) diff --git a/HACKING b/HACKING index a3cf3edef..c4748d846 100644 --- a/HACKING +++ b/HACKING @@ -474,9 +474,9 @@ Copyright assignment If your change is significant (i.e., if it adds more than ~10 lines), then you'll have to have a copyright assignment on file with the FSF. Since that involves first an email exchange between you and the FSF, -and then the exchange (FSF to you, then back) of an actual sheet of paper -with your signature on it, and finally, some administrative processing -in Boston, the process can take a few weeks. +and then the exchange (FSF to you, then back) of a form to sign +(either posted paper or electronically), and finally, some +administrative processing in Boston, the process can take a few weeks. The forms to choose from are in gnulib's doc/Copyright/ directory. If you want to assign a single change, you should use the file, -- 2.55.0
