Re: [PATCH] Added CONFIG_VFAT_FS_DUALNAMES option

From: Greg KH
Date: Mon Jun 29 2009 - 18:18:45 EST


On Mon, Jun 29, 2009 at 11:30:39AM +1000, tridge@xxxxxxxxx wrote:
> Hi Hirofumi-san,
>
> > If you want, I have no problem to do. However, I'm not thinking that
> > part is a bug. And -stable rule is also "a real bug that bothers
> > people", but there is even a no bug reporter which tell actual problem.
>
> ok, then what about pushing the whole patch into -stable?
>
> The 'bug' in this case is like a security hole, with Microsoft
> demonstrating an active exploit. This falls outside the normal range
> of bug fixes for -stable, but I think you'd have to agree that the
> whole situation is unusual.

I have no objection to take this patch for the -stable releases when it
goes into Linus's tree. Just forward the git commit ids to
stable@xxxxxxxxxx and I can take care of it.

thanks,

greg k-h
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