The patch's subject (the commit message's first line) should:
- * begin with an uppercase letter
- * be written in the present tense
- * _not_ exceed 72 characters in length
- * _not_ end with a period
+ * Begin with an uppercase letter.
+ * Be written in the present tense.
+ * _Not_ exceed 72 characters in length.
+ * _Not_ end with a period.
In the case of bug fixes, the patch's subject must be prefixed with
`Fix:` and a suitable sub-system name. For instance, a patch