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RE: Makefile *** missing separator


> From: cygwin-owner@cygwin.com [mailto:cygwin-owner@cygwin.com]On Behalf
> Of Andrew Jacka

> I have a question about gnumake under cygwin...
> I am getting an error "*** missing separator" compliling using a 
> home-baked makefile.   

 I believe "separator" in makefiles equals the TAB character.

 a) Ensure that you type them at apropriate positions ($ info make)
 b) Ensure that your editor *keeps* them where you typed them
   (i.e. do not use notepad - or similar tools)

/Hannu E K Nevalainen, B.Sc. EE - Micro Computer Systems, 59~14'N, 17~12'E
 ~ <=> degree 

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