I want to write add a few VMS specific tests before submitting a revised
patch to the two previously submitted but not applied patches.
* Unix shell simulation improved.
Now supports variable assignment before command.
foo=bar command.
* Unix pathname handling improved including autodetecti
>>> As I've said, it is not possible for a single variable or function
>>> reference to span multiple logical lines.
>>
>> Are there any chances to lift this restriction for make functions?
>
> It's very unlikely. The entire implementation of the parser in make at
> its most basic level is comple
>> I hoped somehow that another level of data indirection could be avoided.
>
> To be honest, based on what I've seen, you could do with a few more
> levels of indirection.
My knowledge around GNU make usage is evolving.
> The rules you've presented here are (to me) almost impossible to read.
