Hello,

i just tried to install php-dbx but it failed because installtion of automake failed with 
the claim that Autoconf v. 2.58 or better is not detected:

checking for tex... no
checking whether autoconf is installed... no
configure: error: Autoconf 2.58 or better is required.
     Please make sure it is installed and in your PATH.
*** Error code 1

Stop.
make: stopped in /usr/pkgsrc/devel/automake
===>
===> There was an error during the ``configure'' phase.
===> Please investigate the following for more information:
===>      * config.log
===>      * /usr/pkgsrc/devel/automake/work/.work.log
===>
*** Error code 1

Stop.
make: stopped in /usr/pkgsrc/devel/automake
*** Error code 1

Stop.
make: stopped in /usr/pkgsrc/devel/automake
*** Error code 1

Stop.
make: stopped in /usr/pkgsrc/databases/php-dbx
*** Error code 1

Stop.
make: stopped in /usr/pkgsrc/databases/php-dbx

Nevertheless Autoconf v. 2.59 IS THERE (came with the base system):

 >autoconf --version
autoconf (GNU Autoconf) 2.59
Written by David J. MacKenzie and Akim Demaille.

Copyright (C) 2003 Free Software Foundation, Inc.
This is free software; see the source for copying conditions.  There is NO
warranty; not even for MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.

What should I do to get automake installed and finally php-dbx? Should I reinstall Autoconf 
from pkgsrc?

Best regards,

Serban Udrea