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Use AE spelling for 'behavior' in install documentation

This commit updates the GCC installation documentation to use the 'behaviour' (AE) spelling instead of 'behavior' (US) for consistency.

The GCC installation documentation, specifically doc/install.texi, has been updated to use the Academic English spelling of ‘behaviour’, replacing the American English ‘behavior’. This change promotes consistency in terminology across the documentation, aligning with established project style guidelines.

In Details

Within the GCC project, install.texi serves as the primary source for installation instructions. This change is a simple stylistic correction, ensuring consistent use of British English spelling (AE) for terms like 'behavior' to 'behaviour', reflecting the project's chosen documentation standards.

For Context

Documentation is a crucial part of any software project, providing instructions and explanations for users. For large projects like GCC, there are often style guides to ensure consistency. This commit simply changes the spelling of the word 'behavior' to 'behaviour' in the GCC installation guide. This is a common difference between American English and British/Academic English, and the change makes the documentation consistent with the project's preferred style.

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