--- a/doc/make-stds.texi	Wed Nov 28 13:56:55 2007 -0800
+++ b/doc/make-stds.texi	Thu Nov 29 15:05:32 2007 -0800
@@ -275,10 +275,12 @@
 However, it is preferable to support a @code{DESTDIR} prefix on the
 target files, as explained in the next section.
 
-@noindent
-Always use a file name, not a directory name, as the second argument of
-the installation commands.  Use a separate command for each file to be
-installed.
+It is acceptable, but not required, to install multiple files in one
+command, with the final argument being a directory, as in:
+
+@example
+$(INSTALL_PROGRAM) foo bar baz $(bindir)
+@end example
 
 
 @node DESTDIR