diff --git a/reference/cpdf/reference.xml b/reference/cpdf/reference.xml
index 786a4d972a..097f550b14 100644
--- a/reference/cpdf/reference.xml
+++ b/reference/cpdf/reference.xml
@@ -1,5 +1,5 @@
 <?xml version="1.0" encoding="iso-8859-1"?>
-<!-- $Revision: 1.7 $ -->
+<!-- $Revision: 1.8 $ -->
  <reference id="ref.cpdf">
   <title>ClibPDF functions</title>
   <titleabbrev>ClibPDF</titleabbrev>
@@ -50,6 +50,13 @@
      with one page. The page contains the text "Times-Roman" in an
      outlined 30pt font. The text is underlined.
     </para>
+    <note>
+     <simpara>
+      If you're interested in alternative free PDF generators that do not
+      utilize external PDF libraries, see <link linkend="faq.using.freepdf">
+      this related FAQ</link>.
+     </simpara>
+    </note>
    </section>
    
    <section id="cpdf.requirements">
diff --git a/reference/pdf/reference.xml b/reference/pdf/reference.xml
index 58a857cdd2..aec11c8a89 100644
--- a/reference/pdf/reference.xml
+++ b/reference/pdf/reference.xml
@@ -1,5 +1,5 @@
 <?xml version="1.0" encoding="iso-8859-1"?>
-<!-- $Revision: 1.7 $ -->
+<!-- $Revision: 1.8 $ -->
  <reference id="ref.pdf">
   <title>PDF functions </title>
   <titleabbrev>PDF</titleabbrev>
@@ -38,6 +38,13 @@
      see the <link linkend="pdf.examples">examples</link> below for more
      information.
     </simpara>
+    <note>
+     <simpara>
+      If you're interested in alternative free PDF generators that do not 
+      utilize external PDF libraries, see <link linkend="faq.using.freepdf">
+      this related FAQ</link>.
+     </simpara>
+    </note>
    </section>
 
    <section id="pdf.requirements">