Since we use it.
or should we do test it with AC_CHECK_PROG in configure?
It's already being checked using AM_MISSING_PROG in configure and that's correct. With release tarballs, it's ok if it's missing. When autogen'ing, it's required.
Okay, fixed in git.
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