[[ Note to pretesters: until the tar file is available on ftp.gnu.org you can access it via ftp://alpha.gnu.org/gnu/make/make-3.79.tar.gz ]] GNU Make version 3.79 is now available for download. The `make' utility automates the process of compilation. When the source files of a large program change, Make automatically determines which pieces need to be updated and recompiles only those files. GNU make is fully compliant with the POSIX.2 standard, and also has many powerful extensions: flexible implicit pattern rules, an extensive set of text manipulation functions, conditional evaluation of makefiles, support for parallel command execution, automatic updating of makefiles, and more. In addition to UNIX systems, it can be built for DOS, Windows (95/98/NT), VMS, and Amiga platforms. This release of GNU make contains several important bug fixes and some new features, including improved flexibility in debugging options. This version also integrates GNU gettext for internationalization support, with at least partial translations for Dutch, French, German, Korean, Polish, Russian, and Spanish. Please see the ABOUT-NLS file for information on enabling internationalization, and for reporting problems with any translations. See the NEWS file and the GNU Make User's Manual, contained in the distribution, for full details on user-visible changes. Please see the README and INSTALL files for information on building GNU make for your system. Bugs and problems should be reported to the <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> mailing list. Requests for help can be sent to <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, or one of the gnu.utils.bug or gnu.utils.help USENET newsgroups. See the README file for information on accessing the online bug database, or the latest versions of GNU make via CVS. The complete distribution is available from the GNU ftp site ftp://ftp.gnu.org/gnu/make/ and its mirrors. Please see: http://www.gnu.org/order/ftp.html for a complete list of international mirror sites. No patch file is currently available, since it was over 245k compressed. If you require a patch file please contact <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>. make-3.79.tar.gz is 959005 bytes MD5 checksum is: a59cc0e5792474f6809131650d2fff5a make-3.79.tar.gz Have fun! -- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Paul D. Smith <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Find some GNU make tips at: http://www.gnu.org http://www.ultranet.com/~pauld/gmake/ "Please remain calm...I may be mad, but I am a professional." --Mad Scientist
