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diff --git a/binutils/README-how-to-make-a-release b/binutils/README-how-to-make-a-release
index 5e7ecac..6e19a8b 100644
--- a/binutils/README-how-to-make-a-release
+++ b/binutils/README-how-to-make-a-release
@@ -222,6 +222,15 @@ Hi Everyone,
Ideally I would like to make the release happen in two weeks time,
i.e. <DATE>. Which I hope will be enough time for everyone
to get their final fixes in.
+
+If this is an EVEN numbered release:
+
+ Note - this release does contain the sources for GOLD.
+
+If this is an ODD numbered release:
+
+ Note - this release does not contain the sources for GOLD.
+
------------------------------------------------------------------------
12. Build various different toolchains, test them and nag
@@ -354,7 +363,7 @@ How to create the release.
make check-gas check-binutils check-ld
make install-gas install-ld install-binutils install-gprofng
- If this is an ODD numbered release:
+ If this is an EVEN numbered release:
make -j1 all-gold
make check-gold
@@ -534,6 +543,17 @@ Cheers
git log -1 --format=%cd --date=format:%F bfd/version.m4
+If this is an EVEN numbered release:
+
+ As this is an even numbered release, the sources for the GOLD
+ linker are included.
+
+If this is an ODD numbered release:
+
+ As this is an odd numbered release, the sources for the GOLD
+ linker are *not* included.
+
+
This release contains numerous bug fixes, and also the
following new features: