Brian Sammon <autoconf-list-post@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> writes: > I think it's safe to assume that packages that use AC_PROG_LEX > require lex to build. No, because people typically ship lex's output as part of the source code. Can't you do something like this? AC_PROG_LEX case $LEX in :) AC_MSG_ERROR([No lex program found]);; esac _______________________________________________ Autoconf mailing list Autoconf@xxxxxxx http://lists.gnu.org/mailman/listinfo/autoconf