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@@ -50,28 +50,21 @@ Here are some options that you should specify (if appropriate) when
 you run @code{configure}:
 
 @table @samp
-@item --with-gnu-ld
-Use this option if you plan to use GNU @code{ld} to link programs with
-the GNU C Library.  (We strongly recommend that you do.)  This option
-enables use of features that exist only in GNU @code{ld}; so if you
-configure for GNU @code{ld} you must use GNU @code{ld} @emph{every time}
-you link with the GNU C Library, and when building it.
-
-@item --with-gnu-as
-Use this option if you plan to use the GNU assembler, @code{gas}, when
-building the GNU C Library.  On some systems, the library may not build
-properly if you do @emph{not} use @code{gas}.
-
-@item --with-gnu-binutils
-This option implies both @w{@samp{--with-gnu-ld}} and @w{@samp{--with-gnu-as}}.
-On systems where GNU tools are the system tools, there is no need to
-specify this option.  These include GNU, GNU/Linux, and free BSD systems.
+@item --with-binutils=@var{directory}
+Use the binutils (assembler and linker) in @file{@var{directory}}, not
+the ones the C compiler would default to.  You could use this option if
+the default binutils on your system cannot deal with all the constructs
+in the GNU C library.  (@code{configure} will detect the problem and
+suppress these constructs, so the library will still be usable, but
+functionality may be lost---for example, you can not build a shared libc
+with old binutils.)
 
 @c extra blank line makes it look better
 @item --without-fp
 @itemx --nfp
 
-Use this option if your computer lacks hardware floating-point support.
+Use this option if your computer lacks hardware floating-point support
+and your operating system does not emulate an FPU.
 
 @item --prefix=@var{directory}
 Install machine-independent data files in subdirectories of
@@ -1133,6 +1126,114 @@ extensions that they make and grant Carnegie Mellon the rights to
 redistribute these changes.
 @end quotation
 
+@item
+The code for the database library @file{libdb} comes from the 2.3
+release of Berkeley DB. That code is under the same copyright as 4.4 BSD
+and also:
+
+@quotation
+@display
+Copyright @copyright{} 1990, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997
+Sleepycat Software.  All rights reserved.
+@end display
+
+Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without
+modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions
+are met:
+
+@enumerate
+@item
+Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright
+notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
+@item
+Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright
+notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the
+documentation and/or other materials provided with the distribution.
+@item
+Redistributions in any form must be accompanied by information on
+how to obtain complete source code for the DB software and any
+accompanying software that uses the DB software.  The source code
+must either be included in the distribution or be available for no
+more than the cost of distribution plus a nominal fee, and must be
+freely redistributable under reasonable conditions.  For an
+executable file, complete source code means the source code for all
+modules it contains.  It does not mean source code for modules or
+files that typically accompany the operating system on which the
+executable file runs, e.g., standard library modules or system
+header files.
+@end enumerate
+
+@sc{this software is provided by sleepycat software ``as is'' and
+any express or implied warranties, including, but not limited to, the
+implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose
+are disclaimed.  in no event shall sleepycat software be liable
+for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, exemplary, or consequential
+damages (including, but not limited to, procurement of substitute goods
+or services; loss of use, data, or profits; or business interruption)
+however caused and on any theory of liability, whether in contract, strict
+liability, or tort (including negligence or otherwise) arising in any way
+out of the use of this software, even if advised of the possibility of
+such damage.}
+
+@display
+Portions copyright @copyright{} 1995, 1996
+The President and Fellows of Harvard University.
+All rights reserved.
+@end display
+
+Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without
+modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions
+are met:
+@enumerate
+@item
+Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright
+notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
+@item
+Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright
+notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the
+documentation and/or other materials provided with the distribution.
+@item
+All advertising materials mentioning features or use of this software
+must display the following acknowledgement:
+@quotation
+ This product includes software developed by Harvard University
+ and its contributors.
+@end quotation
+@item
+Neither the name of the University nor the names of its contributors
+may be used to endorse or promote products derived from this software
+without specific prior written permission.
+@end enumerate
+
+@sc{this software is provided by harvard and its contributors ``as is'' and
+any express or implied warranties, including, but not limited to, the
+implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose
+are disclaimed.  in no event shall harvard or its contributors be liable
+for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, exemplary, or consequential
+damages (including, but not limited to, procurement of substitute goods
+or services; loss of use, data, or profits; or business interruption)
+however caused and on any theory of liability, whether in contract, strict
+liability, or tort (including negligence or otherwise) arising in any way
+out of the use of this software, even if advised of the possibility of
+such damage.}
+
+@noindent
+For a license to use, redistribute or sell DB software under conditions
+other than those described above, or to purchase support for this
+software, please contact Sleepycat Software at
+
+@display
+ Sleepycat Software
+ 394 E. Riding Dr.
+ Carlisle, MA 01741
+ USA
+ +1-508-287-4781
+@end display
+
+or @email{db@@sleepycat.com}.
+
+@end quotation
+
 @end itemize
 
 @c @bye