> Can I create a separate branch in the freetype2 repository as suggested by
> Werner? (
> https://lists.nongnu.org/archive/html/freetype-devel/2020-05/msg00033.html)
You did the right thing :-)
>> * I ask you to put your stuff into a private branch called
>> 'xxx-projectname', with 'xxx' identifying yourself and
>> 'projectname' your preferred project name). If necessary, create
>> more branches to your liking with similar names
>
> Although I don't understand 'private branch'. Are you talking about
> local branch? What am I missing here?
No, I mean a branch in the public repository that is reserved for your
private changes. A local branch would be available on your computer
only.
Werner