2700 |
@cindex Links |
@cindex Links |
2701 |
Make @code{AC_OUTPUT} link each of the existing files @var{source} to |
Make @code{AC_OUTPUT} link each of the existing files @var{source} to |
2702 |
the corresponding link name @var{dest}. Makes a symbolic link if |
the corresponding link name @var{dest}. Makes a symbolic link if |
2703 |
possible, otherwise a hard link. The @var{dest} and @var{source} names |
possible, otherwise a hard link if possible, otherwise a copy. The |
2704 |
should be relative to the top level source or build directory. This |
@var{dest} and @var{source} names should be relative to the top level |
2705 |
macro is one of the instantiating macros, see @ref{Configuration |
source or build directory. This macro is one of the instantiating |
2706 |
Actions}. |
macros, see @ref{Configuration Actions}. |
2707 |
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2708 |
For example, this call: |
For example, this call: |
2709 |
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9849 |
@prindex @command{ln} |
@prindex @command{ln} |
9850 |
@cindex Symbolic links |
@cindex Symbolic links |
9851 |
Don't rely on @command{ln} having a @option{-f} option. Symbolic links |
Don't rely on @command{ln} having a @option{-f} option. Symbolic links |
9852 |
are not available on old systems, use @samp{ln} as a fall back. |
are not available on old systems; use @samp{$(LN_S)} as a portable substitute. |
9853 |
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9854 |
For versions of the DJGPP before 2.04, @command{ln} emulates soft links |
For versions of the DJGPP before 2.04, @command{ln} emulates soft links |
9855 |
for executables by generating a stub that in turn calls the real |
for executables by generating a stub that in turn calls the real |