doc: mention the option of a multi-call binary package

* PACKAGING: Mention the feature, and reference Fedora's
implementation details.
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@@ -17,3 +17,16 @@ the installed files be split into two packages:
Dependencies: requires libsystemd.
Reference: https://bugs.debian.org/1142500
Coreutils can be built as a single multi-call binary,
with links from the various utilities to this binary,
resulting in a smaller storage footprint. E.g., on Fedora
this provides an alternative package about 1.2MB in size.
coreutils-single
Contents: Programs linked to a single binary
Audience: Embedded systems, Minimal images.
Dependencies: Optionally no GMP or OpenSSL.
Reference: https://www.pixelbeat.org/docs/conflicting-rpms.html