Re: Require GNU make to build binutils-gdb

Nick Clifton
2016-11-18T10:33:41Z

Hi Simon,

> In gdb/, we are now making use of GNU make-specific features
> (in particular, pattern rules), so we now require building
> with GNU make.

> For simplicity and consistency, we were wondering if we should
> adopt the same policy for the whole binutils-gdb tree.

I think that this is a good idea, although maybe it would be
helpful to take a two stage approach: for one release (of
binutils) issue an error message if a non-GNU make is used,
but allow a configure option to override this. (In the same
way that obsolete targets are currently handled). Then for
the release after that make GNU make a hard requirement.

That way we give users a chance to give us feedback if they
are using a non-GNU make and they do not have the option of
changing.

Cheers
Nick