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[Anders Logg <logg@xxxxxxxxx>]

We've been discussing the switch from Autotools to another build
system for DOLFIN for some time now and I'd like to suggest that
we make the move to Scons now.

The current problem with Scons is that it is a very good build system
but lacks the support for configuration (autoconf type functionality).
Matt Knepley and Åsmund Ödegård are discussing the possibility of
creating a configuration tool on top of Scons that would add the
missing pieces. I am quite confident this will lead to something good.

DOLFIN would function as a test case for the new build/configure
system and Åsmund has volunteered to set up the build system for
DOLFIN.

Any objections?

/Anders