$(file) offers the ability to write files which saves one from tricks involving $(shell). Calling $(shell) is very slow indeed in some makefiles.
$(shell cat filename) is also often used to read files into variables. There isn't much reason why $(file <) shouldn't read a file though is there? It would have the additional benefit of being platform independent. I don't currently have permission to offer code but the implementation of $(file) should easily accomodate this: output:=$(file <template.txt) Regards Tim -- You could help some brave and decent people to have access to uncensored news by making a donation at: http://www.thezimbabwean.co.uk/friends/
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