> But make is widespread, ancient and eternal. It isn't going anywhere, despite decades of new tools trying to take its place. It does many jobs relatively well

> But make is widespread, ancient and eternal. It isn't going anywhere, despite decades of new tools trying to take its place. It does many jobs relatively well. Agreed--make is eternal. One thing that'll probably be true: in a post-apocalyptic future, make will still be around and still be useful.