Autoconf version?



Robert Dodier wrote:
> On 8/26/08, Raymond Toy (RT/EUS) <raymond.toy at ericsson.com> wrote:
> 
>> What is the version of autoconf that is needed for compiling maxima?
> 
> The boxes i use to build stuff have autoconf 2.59 installed.
> Dunno what the minimum version might be.

According to the NEWS file, autoconf added the necessary AC_PROG_GREP 
macro in 2.59c.

It would be nice if 2.60 were the minimum.

Also, I think this wouldn't be an issue if configure were checked in. 
Then we'd just have to be sure to use a new enough version when 
configure is updated.

Ray