Clean up Automake files #31
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This variable is nowhere assigned nor defined, not in the codes, not even in the docs. This can be added back when documented thoroughly.
This macro almost does nothing. Consult https://www.gnu.org/software/libc/manual/html_node/Feature-Test-Macros.html
Users can opt in optimization by setting CFLAGS as it is the norm. There is no obvious reason why this must be forced on the users so unless documented, this must not be the case.
As for other flags, this is hardcoded for no documented reason. This, indeed, may change the program behaviour and lead to incorrect results but unless documented correctly or tested rigorously, is better removed.
This only outputs warnings which are concerns for developers rather than the end user. It clutters the output of compilation when not in development and even then, it is not always useful. Generally, this should signify that hardcoded optional flags are not favored in this style.
It is not documented why `_LARGEFILE_SOURCE` is used. A close guess is to prevent Y2038. According to Feature Test Macros[1], to prevent that, `_TIME_BITS=64` should be used which works only if `_FILE_OFFSET_BITS=64` is set as well. Hence this replacement is made. [1]: https://www.gnu.org/software/libc/manual/html_node/Feature-Test-Macros.html#Feature-Test-Macros
Spacing before and after slashes, also how a line should be split is not edited.
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Documented in detail in commits and descriptions.
As with before, this should not change the behavior and builds with no problem. Written with Automake (GNU) 1.17 in mind.
In an overview:
In one instance,
configure.acis touched since it cannot be cleaned in isolation. The programs are removed since presumably they are always in modern computers at least according to GNU books and standards.