Re: GNU groff build system: DESTDIR support

[Werner LEMBERG]

> Currently, your project does not support the DESTDIR variable in
> generated Makefiles (marked as optional in the GNU coding policies,
> make and automake manual).

Indeed.

> In my opinion, DESTDIR support can be very helpful for the user, the
> distribution-specific packagers and third-party programs, because it
> offers a consistent and portable way to perform staged
> installations.

I agree.

> Please contact me at this address <address@hidden>
> to provide your feedback about this issue _in any case_, should you
> want to support DESTDIR or not.

Patches are highly welcome!  I don't have time to work on this issue
right now.


    Werner