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       Create a new item in our
       <a href="http://sourceforge.net/tracker/?group_id=29721&amp;atid=397080">patch tracker</a>
       and add the tgz/zip/patch files you created.
-      Send an email to the developer mailing list that explains
-      the purpose of your contribution. Be prepared to answer
-      questions and do some polishing work.
+      Make sure the text in the tracker explains the purpose of your contribution.
+      When you create a tracker entry, a notification email about your contribution
+      will automatically be sent to the developer mailing list.
+      Be prepared to answer questions and do some polishing work.
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