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@@ -16,6 +16,14 @@ the <filename class="directory">binutils-build</filename> directory:</para>
pass of Binutils. From this point onwards everything will link <emphasis>only
</emphasis> against the libraries in <filename>/tools/lib</filename>.</para>
+<note><para>If you somehow missed the earlier warning to retain the Binutils
+source and build directories from the first pass or otherwise accidentally
+deleted them or just don't have access to them, don't worry, all is not lost.
+Just ignore the above command. The result is a small chance of subsequent
+programs linking against libraries on the host. This is not ideal, however,
+it's not a major problem. The situation is corrected when we install the
+second pass of Binutils later on.</para></note>
+
<para>Now that the adjusted linker is installed, you have to remove the
Binutils build and source directories.</para>