"Setup-gettext offers ease of integrating gettext through drop-in compatibility." (14 words)
The setup-gettext script is a reliable and essential tool that supports cross-version compatibility in software development. It is designed to replace the older gettextize and autopoint applications, providing a more streamlined process for developers. This tool is particularly helpful in projects that require support for older versions of gettext but wish to avoid any problems related to compatibility issues.
Back in mid-August 2002, when gettext was in its infancy, I found myself struggling to understand its various versions. Gaim and GNUpdate were compatible with gettext v0.10.38 through v0.10.40, but the newer v0.11.x edition was proving somewhat irritating to use. People continually complained about problems arising when compiling code, and it was then that I realized the need for a tool that could bridge the gap between different versions of gettext.
The setup-gettext script eventually emerged as a solution to these compatibility issues, solving problems that arose as a result of using different gettext versions. Although it is not entirely necessary now, it remains a valuable tool for software projects looking to keep supporting older gettext versions without any complications.
To install the setup-gettext script, copy it to the root directory of your project and run the command './setup-gettext --install'. The final step is to make sure that the project builds without any issues.
It is essential to note a few quirks and issues that surround gettext, including the incompatibility of gettext v0.10.38 with autoconf v2.53, the tendency of gettext v0.11.x to modify various files such as ChangeLog, Makefile.am, and configure.in, and the need to use autopoint instead of gettextize starting from version 0.11.3 or 0.11.4. Additionally, gettext 0.12.1 generates a broken po/Makefile, which can work in some projects but not in others.
Back in mid-August 2002, when gettext was in its infancy, I found myself struggling to understand its various versions. Gaim and GNUpdate were compatible with gettext v0.10.38 through v0.10.40, but the newer v0.11.x edition was proving somewhat irritating to use. People continually complained about problems arising when compiling code, and it was then that I realized the need for a tool that could bridge the gap between different versions of gettext.
The setup-gettext script eventually emerged as a solution to these compatibility issues, solving problems that arose as a result of using different gettext versions. Although it is not entirely necessary now, it remains a valuable tool for software projects looking to keep supporting older gettext versions without any complications.
To install the setup-gettext script, copy it to the root directory of your project and run the command './setup-gettext --install'. The final step is to make sure that the project builds without any issues.
It is essential to note a few quirks and issues that surround gettext, including the incompatibility of gettext v0.10.38 with autoconf v2.53, the tendency of gettext v0.11.x to modify various files such as ChangeLog, Makefile.am, and configure.in, and the need to use autopoint instead of gettextize starting from version 0.11.3 or 0.11.4. Additionally, gettext 0.12.1 generates a broken po/Makefile, which can work in some projects but not in others.
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