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@@ -91,13 +91,25 @@ would then have typed ../open-axiom-1.3.0/configure --prefix=/banana/space -This is recommended, especially if you already have a different software, -not OpenAxiom, the executable filename of which is also called `axiom'. -That way, you don't confuse OpenAxiom's command `axiom', with any other -program that you may have on your system. Most users usually have only -one software with a given name on their machines. If you plan to -have many software sharing the same executable name, please make sure -that you install them in distinct directories so that they don't conflict. + +If you want to compile OpenAxiom with a specific Lisp system (not +necessarily GCL), then you should supply the option + + --with-lisp=<your-lisp> + +where <your-lisp> stands for the executable name of the Lisp of your +choice. For example, you might want to add + + --with-lisp=sbcl + +to the configuration line if you plan to use the SBCL system; or you +can specify + + --with-lisp=ecl + +if you want to use the ECL system. + +Note also that OpenAxiom can coexist with other flavours of AXIOM. 2.c. Make the system |