tags 822043 + patch thanks I also recommend switching to dh, but in the meantime, the attached patch should work.
Thanks.
--- a/debian/rules
+++ b/debian/rules
@@ -1,5 +1,7 @@
#!/usr/bin/make -f
+build-arch: build
+build-indep: build
build: build-stamp
build-stamp:
dh build --before configure
