Problem in Makefile

Hi Guys,

I have a couple of problems in understanding make file.

1. What is the difference when I say

OBJECTS = allocate.o auxiliary.o crossover.o
OBJECTS := allocate.o auxiliary.o crossover.o

2. When I write

all: main

why does makefile execute the other targets though all: does not have any command. What does the dependence main mean for all:

Looking forward for your reply.

Cracker Wizard

1. Don't know offhand
2. What is 'main's dependencies? 'all: main' means that the 'all' target depends on the 'main' target.

Viggy

check out the online version of the make man page:
http://netbsd.gw.com/cgi-bin/man-cgi...NetBSD-current
search "variable assignments"