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Makefile Conventions
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   This node describes conventions for writing the Makefiles for GNU
programs.  Using Automake will help you write a Makefile that follows
these conventions.

Makefile Basics

General Conventions for Makefiles

Utilities in Makefiles

Utilities in Makefiles

Command Variables

Variables for Specifying Commands

Directory Variables

Variables for Installation Directories

Standard Targets

Standard Targets for Users

Install Command Categories

Three categories of commands in the `install'

rule: normal, pre-install and post-install.