> Curtis Olson writes:
> It creates a complex build system from simple input files, but most
> people get hung up thinking that they have to look in the configure
> script or in the makefiles.  That's the last place you want to go
> (although it can be useful to debug some problems.)  The trick is to
> realize which files you are supposed to edit and which files are
> autogenerated.  Then the system starts to make a lot more sense.
> It's really just a series of macros that translates the simple input
> files into the complex build system we know and love.
>
. You are absolutely right. At first sight, the size and complexity threw me
for a loop, but with a little work and study and understanding the process
has been demystified, but it was struggle. And it does make you appreciate
the work and effort that others put in to design and build it.

Regards
John W.


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