autoconf for xfce from cvs

[Collins]

On Wed, 17 Jul 2002 19:34:49 -0700 Ted Ozolins <ted1 at telus.net> wrote:
> On Wednesday 17 July 2002 15:59, Collins wrote:
> > On Wed, 17 Jul 2002 10:10:07 -0700 Ted Ozolins <ted1 at telus.net>
> > wrote:
> > > I'm trying to install XFCE (cvs) on a COL 3.1.1 system (I
> > > believe he has updated) however the autogen.sh fails with:
> > >
> > > fatal script error. requires autoconf-2.52 or greater, the ver
> > > on 3.1.1 is 2.13-6
> > >
> > > Any caveats in upgrading this beast? Its not my system, I'm
> > > doing this via ssh, that machine is some 30 km from here. I'd
> > > hate to flub things up on that machine.
> >
> > I'm not aware of any way around this problem.  Either post to the
> > xfce list, or if you prefer I could inquire on your behalf.
> 
> I hate upgrading things on someone elses machine. If this was my
> machine I'd back up everything and go for it.  I don't see how I can
> get arround this without upgrading autoconf. If there is a waay, I'd
> sure would like to know. I would appreciate an inquiry if you would.
> 

I'm forwarding this query on bahalf of a requestor on linux-users.  Is
there any solution to his problem other than upgrading autoconf which
he is loath to do on someone else's system?

TIA,
-- 
Collins Richey - Denver Area - WWTLRD?
gentoo(since 01/01/01) 2.4.18+(ext3) xfce-sylpheed-galeon