Re: [PATCH] Remove data/Makefile.am.

[Joel E. Denny]

On Sun, 16 Nov 2008, Akim Demaille wrote:

> > I understand this.  My point is that the usual way to make individual
> > files is broken and often in a deceptive way.  Also, the extra typing is
> > mildly annoying.
> 
> Really, I fail to see where there is extra typing, unless you don't consider
> the 'cd'.

Once you're in a directory, you no longer have to reference that directory 
in every target on every make command line.  It's mild.

> If you feel something is missing, so convenience is lost, I'm willing to add
> the local Makefiles you might want.

Actually, I'd prefer you didn't because then we'd have to maintain those 
makefiles.  Also, because some local targets would then work correctly, 
I'd be more apt to switch to non-Bison habits and accidentally use 
implicit targets that succeed but miss dependencies.

> If you feel this is really troublesome,
> I'm fine with reversing.

It's no so bad.  After your further explanation, it sounds like there may 
be real benefits.  Thanks.