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What does it mean?
The script notes missing Berkeley networking in the C library but mentions a hack from the Wollongong group.
In plain terms
It says Berkeley networking is absent, yet a group has patched it.
What can you take from it?
Document workarounds for missing platform features.

Where it applies

  • cross‑platform builds
  • network programming

Putting it to work

  • check for library features
  • apply community patches

Questions to consider

  • Is the patch reliable?
  • How to avoid such missing features?

Another view

Relying on unofficial hacks can cause maintenance headaches.

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