# CHANGELOG

## Version 25.01.0.6.0.1 (Split Distribution) - 2026-07-17

### Changes
- **Split from monolithic source**: Original tar.gz separated into two components:
  - `mlnx-ofed-kernel-dkms-25.01.OFED.25.01.0.6.0.1-1.tar.gz` - Kernel module source
  - `mlnx-ofed-kernel-utils-25.01.OFED.25.01.0.6.0.1-1.tar.gz` - Userspace tools & scripts

### Documentation
- Added: README.md with distribution overview and usage guide
- Added: COPYING file (GPLv2 license)
- Added: CHANGELOG (this file)

### Verification
- No source code modifications
- All original copyright and license information preserved
- GPLv2 compliance maintained

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## Original OFED Version Information
- **Base OFED Release**: OFED-25.01-0.6.0.0
- **OFED Version**: 25.01.OFED.25.01.0.6.0.1
- **Release Date**: Original release by Mellanox/NVIDIA

### Original Components Included
- mlnx-ofed-kernel source
- mlnx-ofed-kernel-utils
- Supporting scripts and debian packaging
- All associated drivers and modules

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## For Downstream Maintainers

If you modify these sources, please document changes here:

### Template for Future Modifications
```
## Version X.X.X.X.X (Modified) - YYYY-MM-DD

### Changes Made
- Description of modification
- Reason for change
- Affected files/components

### Testing
- Test methodology
- Known limitations (if any)

### Compatibility
- Tested with: [kernel versions / systems]
- Known issues: [any issues found during testing]
```

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## License & Attribution

All changes maintain **GNU General Public License v2 (GPLv2)** compliance.
See `COPYING` file for full license terms.

**Original Copyright**: Mellanox Technologies, Inc.  
**Current Distribution**: [Your Name/Organization] - Split from original OFED source
