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GNU Make vs Setup.shl

A side-by-side look at GNU Make and Setup.shl. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

GNU Make

GNU Make

Development

GNU Make is a utility that automatically builds executable programs and libraries from source code by reading files called Makefiles which specify how to derive the target program. It allows users to easily compile large projects without manually issuing the compilation commands.

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Setup.shl

Setup.shl

System & Hardware

Setup.shl is a lightweight setup automation and configuration management tool for Linux and Unix systems. It allows administrators to easily define repeatable installation and configuration procedures in simple shell scripts.

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