diff --git a/en/gnome/docs/porting.sgml b/en/gnome/docs/porting.sgml
index f0467c5054..f991755925 100644
--- a/en/gnome/docs/porting.sgml
+++ b/en/gnome/docs/porting.sgml
@@ -197,11 +197,16 @@ pre-patch:
 	    also use the GNU configure system.  Newer versions of libtool have
 	    a problem with FreeBSD's <tt>USE_LIBTOOL</tt> macro.  Use of this
 	    macro should be avoided.  Instead, set <tt>GNU_CONFIGURE= yes</tt>,
-	    and use the following <a href="../patches/patch-ltmain.sh">patch</a>
-	    to prevent the installation of .la files.</p>
+	    and use the following <a href="../patches/patch-ltmain.sh">patch</a>.
+	    This patch prevents the installation of .la files, prevents
+		the building and installation of static archive libraries, and
+		ensures that -pthread will be passed to the linker.</p>
 <!-- End GNOME libtool -->
 
-          <p>The more ported applications we have, the better.</p>
+          <p>If you still need help with your port, have a look at some of
+		    the <a href="/ports/gnome.html">existing ports</a> for examples.
+			The <a href="mailto:&email;@FreeBSD.ORG">freebsd-gnome mailing
+			list</a> is also there for you.</p>
         </td>
       </tr>
     </table>