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Am 27.04.2015 um 16:48 schrieb David Sommerseth:
> Having this said, if you do builds on systems with a more modern
> automake, I do want to encourage people to run 'make V=0' or use
> ./configure --enable-silent-rules.  This will ensure we can capture
> compiler warnings far easier.  For now I do consider this fine, as you
> do this explicitly - a different behaviour should be expected when
> using explicit options.
> 
> When the oldest distro we need to support have a modern enough
> automake, we should revisit this topic of making the 'silent rules'
> the default behaviour - being consistent across all distros.

The question is who needs what information.

I see the dichotomy as follows:

- - Whilst operating on known terrain, as a developer, you can often
ignore compiler command-lines because you usually are acquainted with
what you're doing (and if not, it's time for sleep, sport, or food).
That's "make -sj10 V=0" ground.

- - Whilst providing end-user builds, perhaps through automated package
builders, you do want verbose information, in order to avoid round-trips
for asking further questions.  Some build frameworks trigger verbose
builds automatically, other's don't.

(And if you flip the switch for default behaviour, I expect to see other
consumers/end users show up and complain.)

HTH
Matthias
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