-/* This is the version numbers for the binutils. They all change in
- lockstep -- it's easier that way. */
-
-const char *program_version = VERSION;
-
-/* Print the version number and copyright information, and exit. This
- implements the --version option for the various programs. */
+/* Print the version number and copyright information, and exit.
+ This implements the --version option for the various programs. */