Your bug report #44600: Automake does not make site.exp correctly when spaces in current path name. which was filed against the automake package, has been closed. The explanation is attached below, along with your original report. If you require more details, please reply to 44600@debbugs.gnu.org. -- 44600: http://debbugs.gnu.org/cgi/bugreport.cgi?bug=44600 GNU Bug Tracking System Contact help-debbugs@gnu.org with problems