On 29 Oct 2001, Perry E. Metzger wrote:

: > : I would very much like this for another reason. I need a directory to
: > : throw the metadata log for non-root builds into, and such a directory
: > : (or its objdir) would be perfect for such a purpose.
: >
: > Actually, a top-level objdir (not the default TOOLDIR underneath it) would
: > probably be most appropriate here.
:
: Yes, except that there isn't a good way to put an objdir in a non-leaf
: directory in an instance like this. It would require more Makefile
: hacking than would be nice. (I know, I looked at doing it this
: weekend.)

Because of BSDSRCDIR/BSDOBJDIR/MAKEOBJDIRPREFIX interactions?

We need an objdir in "src" for other purposes (including what I'm working on
as I type this:  autorestart of build phases), and I do intend to add the
necessary support.  Once that's done, it's all clear sailing.

Please respond to me off-list if you have some tech details on this front
that you'd like to expound on.

: > I've added a bulleted to-do item to turn on metadata logging automatically
: > if UNPRIVILEGED is set at the top level.
:
: I've already done all of that work and a lot more.

So, once the above is complete, please commit...!  :)

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