Update binutils version to 2.46.90 for 2.47 branch

Sets the version number to 2.46.90 on the binutils-2.47-branch and regenerates related files.

By Nick Clifton <nickc@sourceware.org> July 12, 2026 committed

This commit sets the version number for the binutils suite to 2.46.90 and regenerates associated configuration files and translation templates. This is part of the process for creating and managing the binutils-2_47-branch, preparing for upcoming releases.

In Details

This commit sets the version number to 2.46.90 on the binutils-2.47-branch and regenerates Autoconf-generated files (configure scripts) and POT files used for internationalization. This is a routine step for managing development branches and preparing for future releases.

For Context

Autoconf: A tool that automatically configures source code packages to adapt to different operating systems and environments. It generates shell scripts (configure scripts) that check for system-specific features and settings.
POT file: Portable Object Template file used in GNU gettext for internationalization. It contains extracted translatable strings from source code, serving as a template for creating language-specific .po files.
binutils-2_47-branch: A development branch for version 2.47 of the GNU Binutils package. Development on this branch typically precedes a formal release.

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