> Make doesn't know about "!"? This has already been fixed.
Try the latest beta: ftp://alpha.gnu.org/gnu/make/make-3.81beta4.tar.gz > Sigh, must use sh -c '!....' No. Many special characters will cause make to invoke a shell. For example, double-quotes ("). Until you can get the fixed version you can use something like this as a workaround: all: ; ! test -w "/" to force make to run a shell. -- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Paul D. Smith <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Find some GNU make tips at: http://www.gnu.org http://make.paulandlesley.org "Please remain calm...I may be mad, but I am a professional." --Mad Scientist _______________________________________________ Bug-make mailing list Bug-make@gnu.org http://lists.gnu.org/mailman/listinfo/bug-make