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diff --git a/doc/contrib.txt b/doc/contrib.txt index fb30fbad4..2ad420747 100644 --- a/doc/contrib.txt +++ b/doc/contrib.txt @@ -1,7 +1,11 @@ -Contributing To Botan +Contributing ======================================== +Contributions to the library are most certainly welcome. To increase +the chances your patch will actually make it into releases in a timely +fashion, here are some guidelines for patch submission. + Getting The Latest Sources ---------------------------------------- @@ -58,3 +62,10 @@ After you finish your changes, you can review them using ``mtn diff`` to diff against the latest official head; send the output to the mailing list for review and inclusion. +Don't forget to update the file ``credits.txt`` with your information, +if you want to be listed as a contributor. Also, if your patch is +substantial enough to be considered copyrightable, add yourself to +``license.txt``. + +Patches are best directed to the `botan-devel +<http://lists.randombit.net/mailman/listinfo/botan-devel>`_. |