Re: How do I check for the existence of a program

Derek Teaney wrote:

> Newbie question.  I am starting to like aap a lot since one can do
> anything that make can do.  I would like (like one does in configure) t=
o
> check for the existence of a program,=20
>=20
> gsl-config
>=20
> How does one go about this? Or does one do it with python?

You can use the :progsearch command.  Example:

	:progsearch BROWSER firefox netscape opera
        @if BROWSER:
            :sys $BROWSER readme.html

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