GNU Build Utilities

[John Wildberger]

I would like to use the GNU build utiities automake and autoconfig to generate 
an executable file from a simple c program.
I have in directory ~/hello the source (hello.c) of the famous "Hello World" 
program.
I also checked that I have the build utilities properly installed.
I am logged in as user and I use Mandrake 10.
Question: What sequence of commands are required to achieve my goal?
The manuals for automake and autoconfig seem to be written for those who know 
how to do it, but not for those who have never done it. Catch 22 :-(
John
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