> > > >> I already mentioned above, but this can cause misunderstanding. We want > all > >> driver implementation to be ready for proposal deadline, same as other > patches. > >> But because of its reduced scope (they don't affect all project but only > >> specific vendor), we are flexible to get driver features for -rc2 and > -rc3 too. > > > > -rc3 really? It should be exceptional so not mentioned here. > Agree. Let's keep it to -rc2. > > > > In practice we are having it, but agree to have it exceptional and not > mention > in the guide. > > >> Please check number of driver patches merged for a release, it is > impossible to > >> manage them within period between -rc1 & -rc2. > >> Also some driver features are complex and big, they should be sent > before > >> proposal deadline so that they can be reviewed for the release. > > > > Yes sooner is better. The doc is about deadline + priorities, > > showing the no-go limits, without warranty of merge if all good. > > Is there a contradiction? > > > > My concern is document can be read as, it is normal/expected to send driver > patches after -rc1, because this documents as -rc2 task is driver patches. > > I am OK with it if it is clear that deadline is -rc2, but normal/expected > is to > have driver patches also before proposal deadline. > +1 > > > >