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Advanced user of GNU AutomakeI like that it provides a single tool to configure make systems across multiple platforms. It can be a real chore to get the variables setup to work right across different *nix flavors, let alone 32bit vs 64 bit and big vs little endian machines. This does all that for you.
If your system doesn't work with autoconfigure it can take a fair amount of knowledge about your platform to get all the issues sorted out.
If you are creating source code that uses make files for distribution this is a great way to make your software work on multiple systems. Much better then putting it out there with just your makefile. However there are lots of newer build platforms that more developers will be accustomed to using. Makefiles can be difficult for new users.
Building opensource software that use makefiles from the source code .
