[Python-Dev] Adding GNU conditional execution in the Makefile?

["Martin v. Löwis"]

> If this is a policy, I would like to know.

As Guido says: Python should work with "traditional make", I think
this is particularly relevant for the BSDs, and Solaris.

> And if somebody has a suggestion to cope with this difficulty...

Why don't you use some @FOO@ replacement? Have something expand
to either the object file name, or nothing.

Regards,
Martin