Re: Site Macro Directory

[Paul Eggert]

> From: "Mark D. Roth" <address@hidden>
> Date: Thu, 16 May 2002 12:28:27 -0500
> 
> That's fine, as long as it gets invoked automatically when you invoke
> autoconf.  It should all get done in one step.

Personally, I dislike site directories since
they make it a hassle to move my stuff from one site to another.
However, I wouldn't object to having a configure-time option for
building autoconf, for people who like to have site directories.

Unfortunately, I've seen so many proposals in this area that I'm a bit
lost as to what's being proposed.  For example, I don't understand
where the stuff will get cached.  I believe you mentioned that it will
get cached into aclocal.m4, but won't that collide with Automake's
aclocal?

> It would also be nice if the autoconf installation let you override
> the path of the site macro directory,

I think that's essential.

Also, I would say that for now there should not be a site macro
directory unless the autoconf installer or autoconf user says so.  If
the feature proves to be popular, we can always change this default.