> >> > Fatal error: can't create obj/backend.o: No such file or directory
> >> create a dummy file in this directory and check that into the SCM.
> > Why should the repository have to remember a build system detail?
>
> Because the build system is part of the code.
It would still be preferable if the build system was stand-alone, rather
than depending on a repository twist. If it's not, well, be sure to
add another hack that includes the objdir in distribution tarballs.
Oh well.

> You're - apart from that - completely free to use any software in
> whatever way you consider convenient and other people are - gasp -
> as free to do likewise.
Obviously, yes. What does that have to do with anything?

Sounds like you're somehow personally offended over technical criticism.