getting a Binary module into the standard libs

[Hal Daume III]

> I've made one or two small changes, the new version is attached.

I've updated the version linked to the web to reflect these changes.

> Compile it with -O -funbox-strict-fields.  The library was designed with
> -funbox-strict-fields in mind (sorry I should have put a prominent
> comment to that effect somewhere in the source).  It makes a *big*
> difference, especially to BinMem.

I'll keep this in mind.

> I'll take a closer look if I get a chance later.

As will I.  I will be out of town for the next ~10 days, so don't expect
much during that time :).

Happy holidays!

 - Hal