diff --git a/checkin_notes b/checkin_notes
index 63e1b1a77e..21409da5f7 100755
--- a/checkin_notes
+++ b/checkin_notes
@@ -16520,3 +16520,13 @@ David  20 Aug 2004
         ops/
             show_log.php
             white.css (new)
+
+David  20 Aug 2004
+    - removed perror()s from shmem functions.
+        Shouldn't do I/O at this level.
+
+    html/user/
+        info.php
+        stats.php
+    lib/
+        shmem.C
diff --git a/html/user/info.php b/html/user/info.php
index 0b0cdb29ad..984f713545 100644
--- a/html/user/info.php
+++ b/html/user/info.php
@@ -1,7 +1,5 @@
 <?php
-require_once('../inc/db.inc');
 require_once('../inc/util.inc');
-db_init();
 
 page_head('Rules and Policies');
 echo "
@@ -26,7 +24,7 @@ and when it uses them.
 
 <p>
 The work done by your computer contributes to the
-academic nonprofit research being performed by ", PROJECT, ",
+goals of ", PROJECT, ",
 as described on its web site.
 The application programs may change from time to time.
 </p>
@@ -60,21 +58,26 @@ however, you can choose not to be sent these at any time.
 <h3>Is it safe to run ", PROJECT, " ?</h3>
 
 <p>
-Any time you download a program through the Internet you are taking a chance: the program might have dangerous errors, or the download server might have been hacked.
+Any time you download a program through the Internet you are taking a chance:
+the program might have dangerous errors,
+or the download server might have been hacked.
 ", PROJECT, " has made efforts to minimize these risks.
 We have tested our applications carefully.
 Our servers are behind a firewall and are configured for high security.
-To ensure the safety of program downloads, all executable files are digitally signed on a secure computer not connected to the Internet.
+To ensure the safety of program downloads,
+all executable files are digitally signed on a secure computer
+not connected to the Internet.
 </p>
 
 <p>
-", PROJECT, " was developed at the University of California at Berkeley.
+", PROJECT, " was developed at ".COPYRIGHT_HOLDER.".
+BOINC was developed at the University of California.
 </p>
 
 <h3>Liability</h3>
 
 <p>
-", PROJECT, " and the University of California
+", PROJECT, " and ".COPYRIGHT_HOLDER."
 assume no liability for damage to your computer,
 loss of data, or any other event or condition that may occur
 as a result of participating in ", PROJECT, ".
diff --git a/html/user/stats.php b/html/user/stats.php
index baa5c4e173..e7a0d0ef1d 100644
--- a/html/user/stats.php
+++ b/html/user/stats.php
@@ -1,7 +1,5 @@
 <?php
-require_once('../inc/db.inc');
 require_once('../inc/util.inc');
-db_init();
 page_head('Project statistics');
 
 echo "
@@ -20,6 +18,8 @@ This data can be summarized and represented as Web pages.
 Examples:
 <ul>
 <li>
+<a href=http://www.hispaseti.org/stats/team/BOINCStats/WEB_index.php>HispaSeti & BOINC</a> (Spanish-language)
+<li>
 <a href=http://www.setisynergy.com/stats/index.php>BOINC Statistics for the WORLD!</a>
 <li>
 <a href=http://www.boinc.dk/index.php?page=statistics>http://www.boinc.dk</a>,
diff --git a/lib/shmem.C b/lib/shmem.C
index f30973bcfe..7f75aef489 100755
--- a/lib/shmem.C
+++ b/lib/shmem.C
@@ -94,12 +94,9 @@ int detach_shmem(HANDLE hSharedMem, void* p) {
 
 int create_shmem(key_t key, int size, void** pp) {
     int id;
-    char buf[256];
     assert(pp!=NULL);
     id = shmget(key, size, IPC_CREAT|0777);
     if (id < 0) {
-        sprintf(buf, "create_shmem: shmget: key: %x size: %d", (unsigned int)key, size);
-        perror(buf);
         return ERR_SHMGET;
     }
     return attach_shmem(key, pp);
@@ -114,15 +111,8 @@ int destroy_shmem(key_t key){
     if (id < 0) return 0;           // assume it doesn't exist
     retval = shmctl(id, IPC_STAT, &buf);
     if (retval) return ERR_SHMCTL;
-    if (buf.shm_nattch > 0) {
-        fprintf(stderr,
-            "destroy_shmem: %d attachments\n",
-            (int)buf.shm_nattch
-        );
-    }
     retval = shmctl(id, IPC_RMID, 0);
     if (retval) {
-        fprintf(stderr, "destroy_shmem: remove failed %d\n", retval);
         return ERR_SHMCTL;
     }
     return 0;
@@ -130,19 +120,14 @@ int destroy_shmem(key_t key){
 
 int attach_shmem(key_t key, void** pp){
     void* p;
-    char buf[256];
     int id;
     assert(pp!=NULL);
     id = shmget(key, 0, 0);
     if (id < 0) {
-        sprintf(buf, "attach_shmem: shmget: key: %x mem_addr: %p", (unsigned int)key, (void*)pp);
-        perror(buf);
         return ERR_SHMGET;
     }
     p = shmat(id, 0, 0);
     if ((long)p == ERR_SHMAT) {
-        sprintf(buf, "attach_shmem: shmat: key: %x mem_addr: %p", (unsigned int)key, (void*)pp);
-        perror(buf);
         return ERR_SHMAT;
     }
     *pp = p;
@@ -153,24 +138,22 @@ int detach_shmem(void* p) {
     int retval;
     assert(p!=NULL);
     retval = shmdt((char *)p);
-    if (retval) perror("detach_shmem: shmdt");
     return retval;
 }
 
-int shmem_info(key_t key) {
+int print_shmem_info(key_t key) {
     int id;
     struct shmid_ds buf;
-    char buf2[256];
 
     id = shmget(key, 0, 0);
     if (id < 0) {
-        sprintf(buf2, "shmem_info: shmget: key: %x", (unsigned int)key);
-        perror(buf2);
         return ERR_SHMGET;
     }
     shmctl(id, IPC_STAT, &buf);
-    fprintf( stderr, "shmem key: %x\t\tid: %d, size: %d, nattach: %d\n",
-            (unsigned int)key, id, buf.shm_segsz, (int)buf.shm_nattch );
+    fprintf(
+        stderr, "shmem key: %x\t\tid: %d, size: %d, nattach: %d\n",
+        (unsigned int)key, id, buf.shm_segsz, (int)buf.shm_nattch
+    );
 
     return 0;
 }