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- Log -----------------------------------------------------------------
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Summary of changes:
 ChangeLog                    |   80 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
 HACKING                      |   47 ++++++++++++------------
 Makefile.am                  |    6 ++-
 Makefile.in                  |    2 +-
 NEWS                         |    2 +-
 README                       |   30 ++++++++++------
 README-alpha                 |    3 --
 tests/README                 |    4 --
 tests/defs-static.in         |   10 +++++
 tests/remake-am-pr10111.test |    6 ++--
 10 files changed, 141 insertions(+), 49 deletions(-)
 mode change 100644 => 100755 tests/remake-am-pr10111.test
 mode change 100644 => 100755 tests/remake-m4-pr10111.test

diff --git a/ChangeLog b/ChangeLog
index 228a48c..cff8707 100644
--- a/ChangeLog
+++ b/ChangeLog
@@ -1,3 +1,83 @@
+2011-12-16  Stefano Lattarini  <address@hidden>
+
+       test defs: hack to support autoconf-wrapper programs
+       * tests/defs-static.in ($AUTOCONF): Add a dummy `-B' option to the
+       autoconf invocation, so that, when the Debian autoconf wrapper is
+       involved, it will correctly dispatch an autoconf >= 2.50 instead of
+       defaulting to autoconf 2.13.
+       ($AUTOHEADER, $AUTORECONF): Likewise, but for autoheader and
+       autoreconf respectively.
+       Reported by Bruno Haible:
+       <http://lists.gnu.org/archive/html/automake/2011-12/msg00039.html>
+
+2011-12-16  Stefano Lattarini  <address@hidden>
+
+       tests: fix a minor spurious failure with FreeBSD make
+       * tests/remake-am-pr10111.test: Avoid using `#' comments in
+       makefile recipes, as these have been confusing FreeBSD make.
+       The failure was masked by the fact that this test is currently
+       expected to fail.
+       Suggested by a report from Bruno Haible.
+
+2011-12-16  Stefano Lattarini  <address@hidden>
+
+       tests: make two test scripts executable
+       * tests/remake-am-pr10111.test: Make executable.
+       * tests/remake-m4-pr10111.test: Likewise.
+
+2011-12-14  Stefano Lattarini  <address@hidden>
+
+       readme: reference webpages for automake mailing lists
+       * README: Rationalize and reorganize the (brief) description of
+       the automake mailing lists.   In particular, instead of suggesting
+       the reader to write to the `-request' addresses to subscribe to
+       mailing lists, point him to the relevant webpages, where he can
+       also subscribe via a web form.
+
+2011-12-14  Stefano Lattarini  <address@hidden>
+
+       readme: update advice about testsuite execution
+       * README: Now that the automake testsuite uses the parallel-tests
+       driver, there is no need for the user to capture the stdout of
+       "make check" to determine which tests have failed: a detailed log
+       is automatically saved into the `tests/test-suite.log' file.
+       Since we are at it, improve the wording by dropping an extra
+       "please".
+
+2011-12-14  Stefano Lattarini  <address@hidden>
+
+       readme: don't reference the old homepage at sources.redhat.com
+       * README: Don't reference the old homepage at sources.redhat.com,
+       which is no longer active; reference the homepage on www.gnu.org
+       instead.  See also automake bug#10157 and bug#10248.
+       * tests/README: Likewise, and remove related extra-pedantic advice
+       about copyright papers for test cases (we'll ask for those papers
+       explicitly when we think they are warranted).
+
+2011-12-12  Stefano Lattarini  <address@hidden>
+
+       hacking: some more fixlets
+       * HACKING (Release Procedure): Place the list of pre-release
+       bootstrap-and-test commands on a line of its own, so it's easy to
+       select and then paste it into a terminal window.
+       Fix the explanation of "make git-release", as, since the previous
+       change, "make git-release" would simply run "make dist" rather
+       than "make distcheck".
+       Suggestion from Jim Meyering.
+
+2011-12-12  Peter Rosin  <address@hidden>
+
+       * NEWS: Fix typo in 'make dist-bzip2' description.
+
+2011-12-10  Stefano Lattarini  <address@hidden>
+
+       release: don't run "make distcheck" automatically
+       * Makefile.am (git-dist): The developers should test extensively
+       before finally creating the release tarball; so don't run "make
+       distcheck" on their behalf here; instead ...
+       * HACKING (Release procedure): ... state here that "make check"
+       and "make distcheck" should be run before calling "make git-dist".
+
 2011-12-09  Jim Meyering  <address@hidden>
            Stefano Lattarini  <address@hidden>
 
diff --git a/HACKING b/HACKING
index 1cc43fe..0fbcbe6 100644
--- a/HACKING
+++ b/HACKING
@@ -10,12 +10,18 @@
 ================================================================
 = Administrivia
 
+* The correct response to most actual bugs is to write a new test case
+  which demonstrates the bug.  Then fix the bug, re-run the test suite,
+  and check everything in.
+
 * If you incorporate a change from somebody on the net:
   First, if it is a large change, you must make sure they have signed the
   appropriate paperwork.
   Second, be sure to add their name and email address to THANKS
 
 * If a change fixes a test, mention the test in the ChangeLog entry.
+  If a change fixes a bug registered in the Automake debbugs tracker,
+  mention the bug number in the ChangeLog entry.
 
 * If somebody reports a new bug, mention his name in the ChangeLog entry
   and in the test case you write.  Put him into THANKS.
@@ -24,10 +30,6 @@
   sure to add a test case for it, and to reference such test case from
   a proper Texinfo comment.
 
-* The correct response to most actual bugs is to write a new test case
-  which demonstrates the bug.  Then fix the bug, re-run the test suite,
-  and check everything in.
-
 * Some files in the automake package are not owned by automake.  These
   files should never be edited here.  These files are
       COPYING (from FSF),
@@ -151,9 +153,9 @@
 
 * There may be a number of longer-lived feature branches for new developments.
   They should be based off of a common ancestor of all active branches to
-  which the feature should be merged later.  The next branch may serve as
-  common ground for feature merging and testing, should they not be ready
-  for master yet.
+  which the feature should or might be merged later.  The next branch may
+  serve as common ground for feature merging and testing, should they not
+  be ready for master yet.
 
 * For merges from branches other than maint, prefer 'git merge --log' over
   plain 'git merge', so that a later 'git log' gives an indication of which
@@ -187,6 +189,10 @@
 ================================================================
 = Release procedure
 
+* The steps outlined here are meant to be followed for alpha and stable
+  releases as well.  Where differences are expected, they will be
+  explicitly described.
+
 * Fetch new versions of the files that are maintained by the FSF.
   Commit.  Unfortunately you need an FSF account to do this.
   (You can also use `make fetch', but that is still woefully incomplete.)
@@ -200,13 +206,14 @@
 
 * Update ChangeLog.
 
-* Run ./bootstrap, ./configure, make.
+* Run this:
+  ./bootstrap && ./configure && make && make check && make distcheck
 
 * Run `make release-stats' if release statistics in doc/automake.texi
   have not been updated yet.
 
 * Run `make git-release'.
-  This will run distcheck to create the tarballs, commit the last
+  This will run "make dist" to create the tarballs, commit the last
   NEWS/configure.ac/ChangeLog changes, tag the repository, sign
   the tarballs, and upload them.
   Use `make GNUPLOADFLAGS="--user key" git-release' to sign with
@@ -218,18 +225,7 @@
 * Don't forget to `git push' your changes so they appear in the public
   git tree.
 
-* Update the web pages at sources.redhat.com:
-  - bump version in index.rst,
-  - add entry to news.rst,
-  - run `make' to update .html files,
-  - create manuals:
-      cd doc
-      make pdf
-      make html MAKEINFOFLAGS=--no-split
-  - copy automake.html and automake.pdf to web cvs,
-  - add ChangeLog entry and commit.
-
-* Update the manuals at www.gnu.org:
+* For stable releases, update the manuals at www.gnu.org:
   - Generate manuals:
     cd doc
     wget 
"http://savannah.gnu.org/cgi-bin/viewcvs/~checkout~/texinfo/texinfo/util/gendocs.sh";
@@ -240,9 +236,12 @@
   - Check for link errors, fix them, recheck until convergence:
     <http://validator.w3.org/checklink>
 
-* Send announcement at least to address@hidden, and
-  address@hidden  If not an alpha, announcement must also go to
-  address@hidden  Copy this announcement into the NEWS feed at
+* Send the announcement at least to <address@hidden> and
+  <address@hidden>.  If the release is a stable one, the announcement
+  must also go to <address@hidden>; if it is an alpha or beta release,
+  announcement should be sent also to <address@hidden>, to
+  maximize the possibility of early testing on exotic or proprietary
+  systems.  Finally, copy the announcement into the NEWS feed at
   <https://savannah.gnu.org/projects/automake>.
 
 -----
diff --git a/Makefile.am b/Makefile.am
index 66c72ff..cff396b 100644
--- a/Makefile.am
+++ b/Makefile.am
@@ -660,8 +660,10 @@ git-dist: maintainer-check
          echo "NEWS not updated; not releasing" 1>&2; \
          exit 1;                               \
        fi
-## Build the distribution
-       $(MAKE) $(AM_MAKEFLAGS) distcheck
+## Build the distribution.  We expect the developer to have already run
+## "make check" and "make distcheck" on his own (as required in the
+## HACKING file, section "Release procedure").
+       $(MAKE) $(AM_MAKEFLAGS) dist
 ## Finally, if anything was successful, commit the last changes and tag
 ## the release in the repository.  We don't use RCS keywords so it's OK
 ## to distribute the files before they were committed.
diff --git a/Makefile.in b/Makefile.in
index ac04a36..e316d3f 100644
--- a/Makefile.in
+++ b/Makefile.in
@@ -1380,7 +1380,7 @@ git-dist: maintainer-check
          echo "NEWS not updated; not releasing" 1>&2; \
          exit 1;                               \
        fi
-       $(MAKE) $(AM_MAKEFLAGS) distcheck
+       $(MAKE) $(AM_MAKEFLAGS) dist
        $(am__cd) $(srcdir) && git commit -a -s && \
           git tag -s "v$(VERSION)" -m "Release $(VERSION)"
 
diff --git a/NEWS b/NEWS
index da9af08..9db43aa 100644
--- a/NEWS
+++ b/NEWS
@@ -37,7 +37,7 @@ New in 1.11a:
   - You may adjust the compression options used in dist-xz and dist-bzip2.
     The default is now merely -e for xz, but still -9 for bzip;  you may
     specify a different level via the XZ_OPT and BZIP2 envvars respectively.
-    E.g., "make dist-xz XZ_OPT=-7" or "make dist-xz BZIP2=-5"
+    E.g., "make dist-xz XZ_OPT=-7" or "make dist-bzip2 BZIP2=-5"
 
   - Messages of types warning or error from `automake' and `aclocal' are now
     prefixed with the respective type, and presence of -Werror is noted.
diff --git a/README b/README
index eb49e71..3f2414f 100644
--- a/README
+++ b/README
@@ -23,23 +23,31 @@ Automake has a test suite.  Use
 
        make check
 
-to run it.  Capture its output in case of failing tests.  For more
-information, please see the file tests/README.
+to run it.  For more information, see the file tests/README.
 
 Automake has a page on the web.  See:
 
-       http://sources.redhat.com/automake/
+       http://www.gnu.org/software/automake/
 
-The mailing list address@hidden is for discussion of Automake and
-its interactions with other configuration/portability tools like
-Autoconf or Libtool.  Write to address@hidden if you want to
-join.
+Automake also has three mailing lists:
 
-Mail suggestions and bug reports to address@hidden, patches
-to address@hidden
+  * address@hidden
+    For general discussions of Automake and its interactions with other
+    configuration/portability tools like Autoconf or Libtool.
 
-New releases are announced to address@hidden  Write to
address@hidden if you want to receive them.
+  * address@hidden
+    Where to send bug reports and feature requests.
+
+  * address@hidden
+    Where to send patches, and discuss the automake development process
+    and the  design of new features.
+
+To obtain more information about these list, or to subscribe to them,
+refer to <http://www.gnu.org/software/automake/#mailinglists>
+
+New releases are announced to address@hidden  If you want to
+be informed, subscribe to that list by following the instructions at
+<http://lists.gnu.org/mailman/listinfo/autotools-announce>.
 
 -----
 
diff --git a/README-alpha b/README-alpha
index 193a6dd..820bf73 100644
--- a/README-alpha
+++ b/README-alpha
@@ -1,9 +1,6 @@
 This is a test release of this package.  Using it more or less
 implicitly signs you up to help me find whatever problems you report.
 
-The documentation still needs more work.  Suggestions welcome.
-Patches even more welcome.
-
 Please send comments and problem reports about this test release to
 address@hidden  This program will get better only if you report the
 problems you encounter.
diff --git a/tests/README b/tests/README
index b385915..0ba10e2 100644
--- a/tests/README
+++ b/tests/README
@@ -218,7 +218,3 @@ Do not
   sub-make may not pass `prefix=/opt' along).  Use the following
   instead:
     prefix=/opt $MAKE -e install
-
-  Do not send a test case without signing a copyright disclaimer.
-  See http://sources.redhat.com/automake/contribute.html or
-  ask <address@hidden> for details.
diff --git a/tests/defs-static.in b/tests/defs-static.in
index 618e696..ce8a4cb 100644
--- a/tests/defs-static.in
+++ b/tests/defs-static.in
@@ -120,6 +120,16 @@ if test -z "$original_AUTOMAKE"; then
 fi
 test -z "$AUTOMAKE" && AUTOMAKE="automake-$APIVERSION --foreign -Werror -Wall"
 
+# This is a hack to seamlessly support the infamous "autoconf wrappers",
+# that might dispatch different autoconf versions depending on the name
+# of the input files and/or the command-line options used.  See:
+# <http://lists.gnu.org/archive/html/automake/2011-12/msg00039.html>
+# FIXME: in the long run, the better fix will be to convert our testsuite
+# to use `configure.ac' instead of `configure.in' as autoconf input.
+AUTOCONF="$AUTOCONF -B /no/such/dir"
+AUTOM4TE="$AUTOM4TE -B /no/such/dir"
+AUTORECONF="$AUTORECONF -B /no/such/dir"
+
 # POSIX no longer requires 'egrep' and 'fgrep',
 # but some hosts lack 'grep -E' and 'grep -F'.
 EGREP='@EGREP@'
diff --git a/tests/remake-am-pr10111.test b/tests/remake-am-pr10111.test
old mode 100644
new mode 100755
index 6f622f8..888c9dd
--- a/tests/remake-am-pr10111.test
+++ b/tests/remake-am-pr10111.test
@@ -35,9 +35,9 @@ END
 cat > Makefile.am <<'END'
 include $(srcdir)/foobar.am
 $(srcdir)/foobar.am:
-## Creative quoting to avoid spurious matches in the grepping
+## Creative quoting is to avoid spurious matches in the grepping
 ## of Makefile.in, later.
-       echo '#' 'foobar' 'was 'here' '#' > $@
+       echo "mu =" foobar "was here =" > $@
 END
 
 $ACLOCAL
@@ -58,7 +58,7 @@ cd build
 # included by configure.in works also in VPATH builds.
 rm -f ../foobar.am
 $MAKE
-grep '# foobar was here #' ../Makefile.in
+grep '= foobar was here =' ../Makefile.in
 $MAKE distcheck
 
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diff --git a/tests/remake-m4-pr10111.test b/tests/remake-m4-pr10111.test
old mode 100644
new mode 100755


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