Re: 1.2.1. FreeBSD installation process

From: Matthew Seaman <matthew_at_FreeBSD.org>
Date: Thu, 30 Apr 2026 13:14:47 UTC
On 30/04/2026 12:47, alex@dawnmail.net wrote:
> I want to submit a patch for 'man sh' (/usr/share/man/man1/sh.1.gz).
> Step 3 of '1.2.1 FreeBSD installation process' shows the following:
> 
> 3. Edit the documentation files that require
> changes. If a file needs major changes,
> consult the mailing list for input.
> 
> What is the documentation file for 'man sh'?

https://github.com/freebsd/freebsd-src/blob/main/bin/sh/sh.1

Remember to update the date in the .Dd item right below the leading 
comment block.  Also, only ever one sentence per line.  If you're not 
familiar with how nroff macros work, or even if you are, opening a 
Phabricator review at reviews.freebsd.org would be a good idea, so you 
can get feedback from developers.

	Cheers,

	Matthew