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KVX maintainer is restored to `MAINTAINERS` file.

The Binutils `MAINTAINERS` file now lists Paul Iannetta as the KVX maintainer, reversing a previous removal.

Paul Iannetta has been reinstated as the maintainer for the KVX architecture within the Binutils MAINTAINERS file. This change partially reverts a previous commit that moved Iannetta to the ‘Past Maintainers’ section. His re-addition follows the establishment of a new contact email address, ensuring proper maintenance responsibility for the KVX port.

In Details

The binutils/MAINTAINERS file is a crucial document that formally lists the primary developers responsible for specific architectural ports or components within the Binutils project. This commit updates this file to re-list Paul Iannetta as the maintainer for the KVX architecture. This is a partial revert of an earlier change where he was moved to the 'Past Maintainers' section due to unavailable contact information. The restoration reflects the availability of new contact details, ensuring that the KVX port has an active, officially recognized maintainer, which is vital for bug fixes, feat…

For Context

The Binutils project, which includes tools like assemblers and linkers, is a complex piece of software that supports many different computer architectures. To keep track of who is responsible for maintaining each part, there’s a MAINTAINERS file that lists the primary experts for different sections, like a specific processor architecture. This change updates that file to re-list Paul Iannetta as the person responsible for the KVX architecture. He had previously been removed because his contact information wasn't available, but now with a new email address, he can resume his role. This ensures that the KVX support in Binutils has a clear contact person for any issues or future development, which helps keep the software robust and up-to-date for users of KVX systems.

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