Make the link not a link.

[perl5.git] / pod / perlhack.pod

diff --git a/pod/perlhack.pod b/pod/perlhack.pod
index 47f6b36..dc3f396 100644 (file)
--- a/pod/perlhack.pod
+++ b/pod/perlhack.pod
@@ -64,25 +64,23 @@ The next step is to submit your patch to the Perl core ticket system
 via email.
 
 If your changes are in a single git commit, run the following commands
-to write the file as a MIME attachment and send it with a meaningful
-subject:
+to generate the patch file and attach it to your bug report:
 
-  % git format-patch -1 --attach
-  % ./perl -Ilib utils/perlbug -s "[PATCH] $(
-        git log -1 --oneline HEAD)" -f 0001-*.patch
+  % git format-patch -1
+  % ./perl -Ilib utils/perlbug -p 0001-*.patch
 
 The perlbug program will ask you a few questions about your email
 address and the patch you're submitting.  Once you've answered them it
 will submit your patch via email.
 
-If your changes are in multiple commits, generate a patch file
-containing them all, and attach that:
+If your changes are in multiple commits, generate a patch file for each
+one and provide them to perlbug's C<-p> option separated by commas:
 
-  % git format-patch origin/blead --attach --stdout > patches
-  % ./perl -Ilib utils/perlbug -f patches
+  % git format-patch -3
+  % ./perl -Ilib utils/perlbug -p 0001-fix1.patch,0002-fix2.patch,\
+  > 0003-fix3.patch
 
-When prompted, pick a subject that summarizes your changes overall and
-has "[PATCH]" at the beginning.
+When prompted, pick a subject that summarizes your changes.
 
 =item * Thank you