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@@ -24,6 +24,10 @@ exactly what each package is used for, and why the user or the system
needs it. For this purpose a short description of the content of each
package is given right after the installation instructions.</para>
+<para>Many of our packages must be patched before they can be compiled.
+We only apply patches when and where they are needed. So, don't fret if
+seems like instructions for a patch are missing.</para>
+
<para>During the installation of several packages you will probably
see all kinds of compiler warnings scroll by on your screen. These are
normal and can be safely ignored. They are just what they say they are: