[tor-bugs] #15053 [Tor]: Improve out-of-tree builds

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#15053: Improve out-of-tree builds
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     Reporter:  cypherpunks  |      Owner:
         Type:  defect       |     Status:  needs_review
     Priority:  normal       |  Milestone:  Tor: 0.2.7.x-final
    Component:  Tor          |    Version:  Tor: unspecified
   Resolution:               |   Keywords:  build 026-backport
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Comment (by cypherpunks):

 Replying to [comment:8 nickm]:
 > For 0002, I was worried about users who don't have the means to create
 those files, but then I saw that we actually create them empty if
 necessary.  Should we be removing them from EXTRA_DIST though?  It seems
 strange to have something both in CLEANFILES and EXTRA_DIST.
 I think we should remove them from `EXTRA_DIST`. There is no need to
 include them in the distribution if they are generated during compilation
 (and removed during `make clean`).

 > For 0004, maybe updateVersions.pl should have a "make update-versions"
 target corresponding to it.
 Good idea.

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