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+# Shortcuts to building and running tests on unix platforms.
+# Output files will be written to the directory listed below.
+
+all:
+	cd ../../contrib/ports/unix/check/ && $(MAKE)
+
+check:
+	cd ../../contrib/ports/unix/check/ && $(MAKE) check