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History of Autoconf
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   You may be wondering, Why was Autoconf originally written?  How did
it get into its present form?  (Why does it look like gorilla spit?)  If
you're not wondering, then this chapter contains no information useful
to you, and you might as well skip it.  If you _are_ wondering, then
let there be light...

Genesis

Prehistory and naming of `configure'.

Exodus

The plagues of `m4' and Perl.

Leviticus

The priestly code of portability arrives.

Numbers

Growth and contributors.

Deuteronomy

Approaching the promises of easy configuration.