Might it be easier to write simple shell script wrappers for these weird compilers, which export a more conventional interface and translate the arguments as necessary? Then you could specify the shell-scripts as CC when invoking the configure script. -miles -- Politics, n. A strife of interests masquerading as a contest of principles. The conduct of public affairs for private advantage. _______________________________________________ Autoconf mailing list Autoconf@xxxxxxx https://lists.gnu.org/mailman/listinfo/autoconf