Re: import files preserving timestamps

Anders J. Munch wrote:
> Geoffrey [mailto:lists_at_serioustechnology.com] wrote:
>> Anders J. Munch wrote:
>>
>>> make is well-known and ubiquitus, and you may choose to use it anyway.
>>> But if the shortcomings of make bother you, don't try to mold the rest
>>> of the world to fit the flaws of make - switch to a better build
>>> system instead. Like one that uses file checksums instead of timestamps.
>> Any examples of such a build system?
>
> SCons is one. Ant is another, IIRC.
>
> Myself I'm using a homegrown system that triggers a recompile on any
> change in timestamp or file size. Not bulletproof, but works well in
> practice.

I think nmake is smarter about this, but it's been so long since I used
it, I can't recall.

-- 
Until later, Geoffrey
Those who would give up essential Liberty, to purchase a little
temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety.
  - Benjamin Franklin
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