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+# autoconf & automake wrappers
+
+These are small wrappers that try to select the right tool version depending on
+a number of factors:
+* Which version is requested via env settings (e.g. WANT_AUTO{CONF,MAKE})
+* Which version was used to generate the project files
+* If all else fails, try the latest version available