# $OpenLDAP$
-# Copyright 1999-2006 The OpenLDAP Foundation, All Rights Reserved.
+# Copyright 1999-2008 The OpenLDAP Foundation, All Rights Reserved.
# COPYING RESTRICTIONS APPLY, see COPYRIGHT.
H1: Building and Installing OpenLDAP Software
The project makes available two series of packages for {{general
use}}. The project makes {{releases}} as new features and bug fixes
-come available. Though the project takes steps to improve stablity
+come available. Though the project takes steps to improve stability
of these releases, it is common for problems to arise only after
{{release}}. The {{stable}} release is the latest {{release}} which
has demonstrated stability through general use.
H3: {{TERM[expand]TLS}}
-OpenLDAP clients and servers require installation of {{PRD:OpenSSL}}
+OpenLDAP clients and servers require installation of either {{PRD:OpenSSL}}
+or {{PRD:GnuTLS}}
{{TERM:TLS}} libraries to provide {{TERM[expand]TLS}} services. Though
some operating systems may provide these libraries as part of the
-base system or as an optional software component, OpenSSL often
-requires separate installation.
+base system or as an optional software component, OpenSSL and GnuTLS often
+require separate installation.
OpenSSL is available from {{URL: http://www.openssl.org/}}.
+GnuTLS is available from {{URL: http://www.gnu.org/software/gnutls/}}.
OpenLDAP Software will not be fully LDAPv3 compliant unless OpenLDAP's
-{{EX:configure}} detects a usable OpenSSL installation.
+{{EX:configure}} detects a usable TLS library.
H3: {{TERM[expand]SASL}}
{{PRD:Berkeley DB}} is available from {{ORG[expand]Oracle}}'s Berkeley DB
download page
-{{URL: http://www.oracle.com/technology/software/products/berkeley-db/index.html}}. There are several versions available. Generally, the most recent
-release (with published patches) is recommended. This package is required
+{{URL: http://www.oracle.com/technology/software/products/berkeley-db/index.html}}.
+
+There are several versions available. Generally, the most recent
+release (with published patches) is recommended. This package is required
if you wish to use the {{TERM:BDB}} or {{TERM:HDB}} database backends.
+Note: Please see {{SECT:Recommended OpenLDAP Software Dependency Versions}} for
+more information.
+
H3: Threads