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diff -u --recursive --new-file pre2.0.12/linux/Documentation/watchdog.txt linux/Documentation/watchdog.txt
@@ -25,8 +25,9 @@
 
 The third interface logs kernel messages on additional alert events.
 
-At the moment only the software watchdog is available in the standard
-kernel.
+Both software and hardware watchdog drivers are available in the standard
+kernel. If you are using the software watchdog, you probably also want
+to use "panic=60" as a boot argument as well.
 
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