Autoconf, Automake, and Libtool: Non-interactive behavior

| ### 23.3.1 Non-interactive behavior Autoconf's generated ``configure'` scripts are designed to be non-interactive -- they should not prompt the user for input. Many users like the fact that ``configure'` can be used as part of a automated build process. By introducing code into ``configure'` which prompts a user for more information, you will prohibit unattended operation. Instead, you should use the `AC_ARG_ENABLE` macro in ``configure.in'` to add extra options to ``configure'` or consider runtime configuration (see section 23.3.2 Testing system features at application runtime).

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