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Re: RFC: Change to gdb/README


> Date: Fri, 15 Dec 2000 20:47:36 +0000
> From: Fernando Nasser <fnasser@cygnus.com>
> 
> It will be much easier if people build in a separate directory.
> 
> Is it OK to change the instructions in the gdb/README file to
> somewhat favor that choice?

I think it is a good idea, but I would suggest to say a couple of
words _why_ this is the recommended alternative.  Otherwise, the
following text:

> You can build GDB right in the source directory:
> 
>         cd gdb-5.0
>         ./configure
>         make
>         cp gdb/gdb /usr/local/bin/gdb   (or wherever you want)
> 
> However, we recommend that an empty directory be used instead:

Leaves the naive reader wondering why one way is recommended more than
the other.

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