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 # Linux firmware

 This repository contains all these firmware images which have been
 extracted from older drivers, as well various new firmware images which
 we were never permitted to include in a GPL'd work, but which we _have_
 been permitted to redistribute under separate cover.

 The upstream repository is located at <https://gitlab.com/kernel-firmware/linux-firmware.git>.

 ## Submitting firmware

 To submit firmware to this repository, please do one of the following:

 * open a MR [upstream](https://gitlab.com/kernel-firmware/linux-firmware)
 * send a git binary diff to `linux-firmware@kernel.org`
 * send a git pull request to: `linux-firmware@kernel.org`

 ### Signed-off-by requirement

 All commits must include a `Signed-off-by` line to track the provenance of the
 firmware. This signature must be from someone with authority over the licensing
 of the firmware, typically someone from within the company that owns or
 controls the firmware. The `Signed-off-by` line serves as an attestation that
 the contributor has the right to submit the firmware under the specified
 license terms and that it can be redistributed according to those terms.

 At times, a contributor may work at a location that makes it difficult to
 submit patches or MRs from their offical company accounts.  In this case,
 the `Signed-off-by` line in the commit should still be via the company
 address, but the submitter can use a personal address with the company address
 on CC for the MR or patch contribution.

 ## Quality

 If your commit adds new firmware, it must update the `WHENCE` file to
 clearly state the license under which the firmware is available, and
 that it is redistributable. Being redistributable includes ensuring
 the firmware license provided includes an implicit or explicit
 patent grant to end users to ensure full functionality of device
 operation with the firmware. If the license is long and involved, it's
 permitted to include it in a separate file and refer to it from the
 `WHENCE` file (IE _'See `LICENSE.foo` for details.'_).
 And if it were possible, a changelog of the firmware itself.

 To maintain consistent quality on the repository, please run the following
 before submitting a patch:

 ```shell
 make check
 ```

 If you don't have pre-commit installed, you can install it with:

 ```shell
 pip install pre-commit
 ```

 Your commit **must** contain a `Signed-Off-By:` from someone authoritative on
 the licensing of the firmware in question (i.e. from within the company
 that owns the code).

 ## Warnings

 1. Don't send any `CONFIDENTIALITY STATEMENT` in your e-mail, patch or
 request. Otherwise your firmware _will never be accepted_.
 2. Maintainers are really busy, so don't expect a prompt reply.

	# Linux firmware

	This repository contains all these firmware images which have been
	extracted from older drivers, as well various new firmware images which
	we were never permitted to include in a GPL'd work, but which we _have_
	been permitted to redistribute under separate cover.

	The upstream repository is located at <https://gitlab.com/kernel-firmware/linux-firmware.git>.

	## Submitting firmware

	To submit firmware to this repository, please do one of the following:

	* open a MR [upstream](https://gitlab.com/kernel-firmware/linux-firmware)
	* send a git binary diff to `linux-firmware@kernel.org`
	* send a git pull request to: `linux-firmware@kernel.org`

	### Signed-off-by requirement

	All commits must include a `Signed-off-by` line to track the provenance of the
	firmware. This signature must be from someone with authority over the licensing
	of the firmware, typically someone from within the company that owns or
	controls the firmware. The `Signed-off-by` line serves as an attestation that
	the contributor has the right to submit the firmware under the specified
	license terms and that it can be redistributed according to those terms.

	At times, a contributor may work at a location that makes it difficult to
	submit patches or MRs from their offical company accounts. In this case,
	the `Signed-off-by` line in the commit should still be via the company
	address, but the submitter can use a personal address with the company address
	on CC for the MR or patch contribution.

	## Quality

	If your commit adds new firmware, it must update the `WHENCE` file to
	clearly state the license under which the firmware is available, and
	that it is redistributable. Being redistributable includes ensuring
	the firmware license provided includes an implicit or explicit
	patent grant to end users to ensure full functionality of device
	operation with the firmware. If the license is long and involved, it's
	permitted to include it in a separate file and refer to it from the
	`WHENCE` file (IE _'See `LICENSE.foo` for details.'_).
	And if it were possible, a changelog of the firmware itself.

	To maintain consistent quality on the repository, please run the following
	before submitting a patch:

	```shell
	make check
	```

	If you don't have pre-commit installed, you can install it with:

	```shell
	pip install pre-commit
	```

	Your commit must contain a `Signed-Off-By:` from someone authoritative on
	the licensing of the firmware in question (i.e. from within the company
	that owns the code).

	## Warnings

	1. Don't send any `CONFIDENTIALITY STATEMENT` in your e-mail, patch or
	request. Otherwise your firmware _will never be accepted_.
	2. Maintainers are really busy, so don't expect a prompt reply.