Correct misrepresented wording
Fixes a typo in ld.texi ('subseque nt' -> 'subsequent').
This patch corrects a typographical error in the binutils documentation file ld.texi. The misspelled word ‘subseque nt’ is corrected to ‘subsequent’. Jan Beulich notes the patch fixes only one instance, and promises to adjust while committing.
- proposer
Proposes a patch to correct the misspelling of "subsequent" in the ld.texi file.
“The file ld.texi contains two space-separated terms: 'subseque nt'. It was probably meant to be 'subsequent'.”
- other
Acknowledges the patch and notes that there is only one instance of the error, which he will correct when committing the patch.
“Nit: As per the patch contents it's only one. I'll adjust while committing.”
Technical Tradeoffs
- None. This is a straightforward typo fix.
In Details
This cleans up a typo in the linker manual's Texinfo source file. Texinfo is a plain-text markup format for producing documentation, and the linker manual is a key reference for users of the GNU linker.
For Context
Binutils includes the GNU linker (ld), which combines compiled object files into executables and libraries. The linker's behavior is controlled by command-line options and linker scripts, all documented in the manual. This patch corrects a typo in the manual, improving the clarity and accuracy of the documentation for users.