Re: timestamps vs. checksums

[Markus Werle]

"Paul D. Smith" wrote:

> You miss the bigger picture.

> [ BIG picture snipped ]

> That's not to say that this shouldn't be done: it's actually an absolute

> must-have if make is to survive too much into the future: systems are
> getting too fast to rely on timestamps anymore.  It's on the TODO list
> but as I've said there are many considerations.  There are a number of
> threads dealing with this in the archives of these lists.

This is what I wanted to hear.
(Since I want to cling to make as long as possible)

Thanks,


Markus