On 2023-10-25, Maria Morisot <maria.mori...@icloud.com> wrote: > got it now, thanks. I'll start editing; but I still don't know how to submit > changes. Since I'm new I can't imagine anyone giving me write access; so what > is the process for uploading changes to the source tree for someone just > starting out?
There are various methods, but here is one: Edit a file, cvs diff > /tmp/somefile, compose an email explaining the change, insert the contents of /tmp/somefile into the email. Some email clients mess about with formatting and e.g. rewrap lines or convert tabs to spaces, such that the diff can no longer be applied with patch(1). Doing this by inserting the file (e.g. using the :r command in vi) often reduces the chance of this happening, but not always. The Linux kernel has a similar-ish workflow for sending diffs and they have more specific advice for certain email clients at https://www.kernel.org/doc/html/latest/process/email-clients.html If you normally use a web-based email client, it's often possible to use the same account with a standalone client such as one described on that page, which might avoid some frustration. -- Please keep replies on the mailing list.
