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Diffstat (limited to 'HACKING')
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1 files changed, 4 insertions, 8 deletions
@@ -468,10 +468,8 @@ versions of gcc and the linux kernel, and modern GNU tools. Ensure that your changes are indented properly. =============================================== Format the code the way GNU indent does. -In a file with the "indent-tabs-mode: nil" directive at the end, -running "indent --no-tabs" should induce no change. -With other files, there will be some existing differences. -Try not to add any more. +Filtering most source files through "indent --no-tabs" should +induce no change in indentation. Try not to add any more. Avoid trailing white space @@ -484,13 +482,11 @@ Do not add any more trailing blanks anywhere. While "make syntax-check" will alert you if you slip up, it's better to nip any problem in the bud, as you're typing. A good way to help you adapt to this rule is to configure your editor to highlight any offending characters in the -files you edit. If you use Emacs, customize its font-lock mode (FIXME: -provide more detail) or try one of its whitespace packages. This appears -to be the one that will end up in emacs 23: +files you edit. If you use Emacs, customize its font-lock mode +or use its WhiteSpace mode: http://www.emacswiki.org/emacs/WhiteSpace -[that page says its version also works with emacs 21 and 22] If you use vim, add this to ~/.vimrc: let c_space_errors=1 |