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Update build-unix.md to mention --disable-wallet
Mention the new --disable-wallet mode. Also, correct the BDB entry in the dependencies table.
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Library Purpose Description
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libssl SSL Support Secure communications
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libdb4.8 Berkeley DB Blockchain & wallet storage
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libdb4.8 Berkeley DB Wallet storage
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libboost Boost C++ Library
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miniupnpc UPnP Support Optional firewall-jumping support
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qt GUI GUI toolkit
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RW- R-- RW-
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The STK RW- means that the stack is readable and writeable but not executable.
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Disable-wallet mode
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When the intention is to run only a P2P node without a wallet, bitcoin may be compiled in
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disable-wallet mode with:
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./configure --disable-wallet
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In this case there is no dependency on Berkeley DB 4.8.

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