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install: Use Binutils over binutils

The GCC install documentation now consistently uses "Binutils" (capitalized) instead of "binutils" when referring to the project.

The GCC documentation now consistently refers to the Binutils project with a capital ‘B’. This change ensures stylistic consistency across the installation instructions. This normalization improves the professional tone of the documentation.

In Details

This commit corrects the capitalization of "Binutils" within the GCC install documentation (doc/install.texi). It's a straightforward find-and-replace operation with no implications for code generation or compiler behavior. The change aligns the documentation with the preferred naming convention for the Binutils project.

For Context

Consistent naming conventions are important in documentation to avoid confusion and maintain a professional tone. This commit addresses an inconsistency in the GCC installation documentation. The documentation previously used both "Binutils" and "binutils" when referring to the external project that provides essential tools like the linker and assembler. This commit standardizes the naming to "Binutils", ensuring consistency and clarity for users following the installation instructions.

Filed Under: documentationstyleconsistency