Other Considerations
As you watch the output while
sendmail builds, you might
notice commands being executed that you disagree
with. Formatting of manuals, for example, might be a
step you would rather skip. For each such problem,
review the information in this and the next chapter.
Correct your m4 build file and
rerun Build, but this time add
the -c switch.
That switch causes Build to
clear out the obj directory,
then create a new Makefile with
your new m4 build file
settings:
# ./Build -c -f /path/to/your/m4/file
This can be an iterative process, so be patient.
Tuning sendmail to exactly fit your particular site’s needs can be a learning process. Be patient, as this and the next chapter contain a huge amount of information, and the way various macros interact can be confusing at first.
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