> > So why is `$<` even suggested here in the example when it's > > unportable? > > It's not the goal, or desire, of the GNU Make manual to use only > portable constructs in its examples. The GNU Make manual exists to > document using GNU Make and all its examples should work correctly with > GNU Make.
Sorry, but I think you missed this: I was referring to the GNU Coding Standard manual, not GNU Make manual. It is portable across GNU systems, other systems are not a high priority. The mission of the GNU project is to develop the GNU system after all, and the GNU Coding Standards document that.
