On 16/02/2012 18:58, Eric Blake wrote:
so that we could simplify a bunch of automake recipes); but a more extensive
probing is needed in this matter I guess. And if you are right (as I hope),
then this 'rm' feature could be documented in the Autoconf manual.
Yep, I think that's appropriate, as it is unlikely that we will come up
with any counterexamples any time soon.
As the now-POSIX-infringing behaviour is simple to detect, couldn't
automake detect it early and die with a helpful message, or is that
contrary to its philosophy?
Cheers,
Phil
