autoconf for xfce from cvs

[Olivier Fourdan]

Collins,

I agree this is a major pain. We have to use autoconf 2.5x because we
need some of the functionalities that aren't present in previous
version.

Unfortunately, it's not backward compatible.

However, the problem arise with the CVS, since otherwise there should be
no need to use autogen.sh and recreate the configure script.

The best would be to wait for the next stable release. Or maybe simply
use ./configure that comes with the CVS anyway.

Cheers,
Olivier.


On Thu, 2002-07-18 at 13:42, Collins wrote:
> 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?
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