Re: [PATCH] distcheck: ensure dist-hook fails if syntax-check fails

[Stefano Lattarini]

On Sunday 16 October 2011, Jim Meyering wrote:
> 
> Thanks.  However, I run the syntax-checks solely from srcdir builds.
> For me at least, imposing the VPATH regimen for that rule is an added
> maintenance burden (and slight obfuscation) that brings little to no benefit.
> 
Perfectly fine by me; I had pointed out the limitation only because I
wasn't sure whether it was a consciously accepted one, or the result
of an oversight.  Your reply clarifies the matter perfectly.

But I leave you with a micro-nit (stress on "micro"): wouldn't it be
worthwhile to add a comment somewhere stating that syntax-checks are
only expected to work from non-VPATH builds?

Regards,
  Stefano