Re: [Groff] Fw: ac_ext problems

[Zvezdan Petkovic]

On Fri, May 06, 2005 at 09:44:06PM +0200, Werner LEMBERG wrote:
> There are at least two C++ compilers (MSVC and a native OS/390 one)
> which can't handle the `.cc' extension, while *all* C++ compilers can
> handle `.cpp'.

I know that.

> Whether `make' programs recognize the `.cpp' extension by default is
> completely irrelevant for autoconf.  BTW, groff's Makefiles don't use
> *any* built-in make rules.

That's what I wanted to know.
Currently groff builds with make and gmake, and I consider that a great
feature.
Since it doesn't use the built-in rules, but rather defines them,
it's irrelevant then.  You can call them .c_plus_plus as far as I'm
concerned. :-)

I should have known better than to question the wisdom of groff
developers.  I guess I got paranoid using some other software where
people are quick to introduce changes without thinking them through.
Sorry for the noise.

All the best,

        Zvezdan Petkovic