Documentation: networking: Add blurb about patches in patchwork

Explain that the patch queue in patchwork should not be touched by patch submitters.

Florian Fainelli committed 9 years ago

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Documentation/networking/netdev-FAQ.txt+8−0

@@ -111,6 +111,14 @@ A: Generally speaking, the patches get triaged quickly (in less than 48h). · 110 unmodified lines
111	111	patch is a good way to ensure your patch is ignored or pushed to
112	112	the bottom of the priority list.
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	114	+Q: I submitted multiple versions of the patch series, should I directly update
	115	+ patchwork for the previous versions of these patch series?
	116	+
	117	+A: No, please don't interfere with the patch status on patchwork, leave it to
	118	+ the maintainer to figure out what is the most recent and current version that
	119	+ should be applied. If there is any doubt, the maintainer will reply and ask
	120	+ what should be done.
	121	+
114	122	Q: How can I tell what patches are queued up for backporting to the
115	123	various stable releases?
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