> >> >> > 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.
>
> It would be "preferable" if a SCM would just store whatever one desires
> to put into it.
Do you have any point or do you just enjoy typing?