1 1 10 Writing Autoconf Macros 1 ************************** 1 1 When you write a feature test that could be applicable to more than one 1 software package, the best thing to do is encapsulate it in a new macro. 1 Here are some instructions and guidelines for writing Autoconf macros. 1
1 · Macro Definitions Basic format of an Autoconf macro · Macro Names What to call your new macros · Reporting Messages Notifying `autoconf' users · Dependencies Between Macros What to do when macros depend on other macros · Obsoleting Macros Warning about old ways of doing things · Coding Style Writing Autoconf macros a` la Autoconf 1