Date: Mon, 26 Apr 1999 14:17:55 -0400
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From: DJ Delorie <dj AT delorie DOT com>
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Subject: Re: what is makefile
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> 1. The makefile seems to have been generated by some program what program
> generates makefiles?

Makefiles are often hand-edited, but some GNU packages build Makefiles
from Makefile.in via a shell script

> 2. In what document can I find the meaning of the compiler switches?

http://www.delorie.com/gnu/docs/
or type "info" at the dos command prompt.

Most GNU manuals have a section titled "Invoking ..." that includes
switches.