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+# ===========================================================================
+#     http://www.gnu.org/software/autoconf-archive/ax_print_to_file.html
+# ===========================================================================
+#
+# SYNOPSIS
+#
+#   AX_PRINT_TO_FILE([FILE],[DATA])
+#
+# DESCRIPTION
+#
+#   Writes the specified data to the specified file.
+#
+# LICENSE
+#
+#   Copyright (c) 2008 Tom Howard <tomhoward@users.sf.net>
+#
+#   Copying and distribution of this file, with or without modification, are
+#   permitted in any medium without royalty provided the copyright notice
+#   and this notice are preserved. This file is offered as-is, without any
+#   warranty.
+
+#serial 7
+
+AC_DEFUN([AX_PRINT_TO_FILE],[
+AC_REQUIRE([AX_FILE_ESCAPES])
+printf "$2" > "$1"
+])