"dontdiff" is a list of files which are generated by the kernel during
the build process, and should be ignored in any diff(1)-generated
patch. The "dontdiff" file is included in the kernel tree in
-2.6.12 and later. For earlier kernel versions, you can get it
-from <http://www.xenotime.net/linux/doc/dontdiff>.
+2.6.12 and later.
Make sure your patch does not include any extra files which do not
belong in a patch submission. Make sure to review your patch -after-
have been included in the discussion
-14) Using Reported-by:, Tested-by: and Reviewed-by:
+14) Using Reported-by:, Tested-by:, Reviewed-by: and Suggested-by:
If this patch fixes a problem reported by somebody else, consider adding a
Reported-by: tag to credit the reporter for their contribution. Please
understand the subject area and to perform thorough reviews, will normally
increase the likelihood of your patch getting into the kernel.
+A Suggested-by: tag indicates that the patch idea is suggested by the person
+named and ensures credit to the person for the idea. Please note that this
+tag should not be added without the reporter's permission, especially if the
+idea was not posted in a public forum. That said, if we diligently credit our
+idea reporters, they will, hopefully, be inspired to help us again in the
+future.
+
15) The canonical patch format