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@@ -12,9 +12,23 @@ A1.  If you're looking for a guarantee or certification, I can't
 
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-Q2.  I'm having trouble using Bison.  Where can I find help?
+Q2.  I can't build Bison because "make" complains that "msgfmt" is not
+     fund.  What should I do?
 
-A2.  First, read the fine manual which comes with bison.  Beyond that,
+A2.  Like most GNU packages with internationalization support, that
+     feature is turned on by default.  If you have problems building
+     in the "po" subdirectory, it indicates that your system's
+     internationalization support is lacking.  You can re-configure
+     Bison with "--disable-nls" to turn off this support, or you can
+     install GNU gettext from ftp://ftp.gnu.org/gnu/gettext/ and
+     re-configure Bison.  See the file "ABOUT-NLS" for more
+     information.
+
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+
+Q3.  I'm having trouble using Bison.  Where can I find help?
+
+A3.  First, read the fine manual which comes with bison.  Beyond that,
      you can send mail to <help-bison@gnu.org>.  This mailing list is
      intended to be populated with people who are willing to answer
      questions about using and installing Bison.  Please keep in mind
@@ -27,9 +41,9 @@ A2.  First, read the fine manual which comes with bison.  Beyond that,
 
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-Q3.  I found a bug.  What should I include in the bug report?
+Q4.  I found a bug.  What should I include in the bug report?
 
-A3.  Before you send a bug report, make sure you are using the latest
+A4.  Before you send a bug report, make sure you are using the latest
      version.  Check ftp://ftp.gnu.org/pub/gnu/bison/ or one of its
      mirrors.  Be sure to include the version number in your bug
      report.  If the bug is present in the latest version but not in a
@@ -58,21 +72,20 @@ A3.  Before you send a bug report, make sure you are using the latest
 
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-Q4.  Will Bison ever have C++ support?
+Q5.  Will Bison ever have C++ support?
 
-A4.  Yes, it's in the works.  I will need beta testers, however (and
+A5.  Yes, it's in the works.  Things are very chaotic right now, but
-     people haven't exactly been lining up for the task).  When this
+     what little information floats around is posted to the bug-bison
-     feature is ready to be tested, it will be announced on the
+     mailing list.  If you're interested in testing C++ support when
-     bug-bison mailing list.  If you're interested in testing C++
+     it becomes available, please consider subscribing to the list,
-     support when it becomes available, please consider subscribing to
+     especially if you are willing to beta test other releases as
-     the list, especially if you are willing to beta test other
+     well.
-     releases as well.
 
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-Q5.  What is involved in being a beta tester?
+Q6.  What is involved in being a beta tester?
 
-A5.  It's not terribly involved.  Basically, you would download a test
+A6.  It's not terribly involved.  Basically, you would download a test
      release, compile it, and use it to build and run a parser or two.
      After that, you would submit either a bug report or a message
      saying that everything is okay.  It is important to report
@@ -88,9 +101,9 @@ A5.  It's not terribly involved.  Basically, you would download a test
 
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-Q6.  How do I join the help-bison and bug-bison mailing lists?
+Q7.  How do I join the help-bison and bug-bison mailing lists?
 
-A6.  See http://www.gnu.org/ (the section about "GNU mailing lists")
+A7.  See http://www.gnu.org/ (the section about "GNU mailing lists")
      for more information.
 
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