--- a/doc/maintain.texi
+++ b/doc/maintain.texi
@@ -5,7 +5,7 @@
 @c For double-sided printing, uncomment:
 @c @setchapternewpage odd
 @c This date is automagically updated when you save this file:
-@set lastupdate January 12, 2012
+@set lastupdate February 5, 2012
 @c %**end of header
 
 @dircategory GNU organization
@@ -1262,7 +1262,7 @@
 @node Distributions
 @chapter Distributions
 
-It is important to follow the GNU conventions when making GNU software
+Please follow the GNU conventions when making GNU software
 distributions.
 
 @menu
@@ -1431,7 +1431,7 @@
 information.  Then, you can perform uploads yourself, with no
 intervention needed by the system administrators.
 
-The general idea is that releases should be crytographically signed
+The general idea is that releases should be cryptographically signed
 before they are made publicly available.
 
 @menu

--- a/doc/standards.texi
+++ b/doc/standards.texi
@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@
 @setfilename standards.info
 @settitle GNU Coding Standards
 @c This date is automagically updated when you save this file:
-@set lastupdate January 8, 2012
+@set lastupdate February 5, 2012
 @c %**end of header
 
 @dircategory GNU organization
@@ -998,7 +998,7 @@
 each on a separate line.
 
 Next should follow a line stating the license, preferably using one of
-abbrevations below, and a brief statement that the program is free
+abbreviations below, and a brief statement that the program is free
 software, and that users are free to copy and change it.  Also mention
 that there is no warranty, to the extent permitted by law.  See
 recommended wording below.