Re: RFE: allow for computed version number

[Bob Friesenhahn]

On Fri, 12 Jun 2009, Bruno Haible wrote:
> How to solve this? Should the arguments to AM_INIT_VERSION be
>  1. the expression that computes the version,
>  2. a dependency?

An expression is most flexible and does not require use of a file 
which might cause the recursion issue with the version control system 
in the case where the project commits all files.  Use of an expression 
requires that the maintainer carefully manage dependencies, but he has 
to do that anyway.

A file (maybe even with a standard name) might be easier for new users 
to understand.

Due to the flexibility, I am in favor of using an expression.

Bob
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