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Update date in version.in automatically

The build system now automatically updates the date in bfd/version.h.

The BFD version date in bfd/version.h is now updated automatically during the build process. This ensures the date accurately reflects the build time.

In Details

The BFD_VERSION_DATE macro in bfd/version.h is now updated automatically. This change avoids manual updates for stable branches.

For Context

The Binary File Descriptor (BFD) library is a part of binutils that provides a uniform interface to different object file formats. The version.h file contains versioning information, including a date. This commit ensures that the build date is automatically updated in the version file.

Filed Under: buildversioning