Read preserved extensions from the ini file

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The idea is that one could specify in the Makefile.ini file (i.e. outside
the real Makefile) which extensions should not be touched while cleaning.

E.g., it is useful to clean everything but the pdf files.

Original issue reported on code.google.com by Adam.Mic...@gmail.com on 27 Mar 2009 at 10:06

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This is a really good idea.  I have implemented it (it took about ten minutes 
to get
it right), and it will be packaged soon.  Meanwhile, you can get it from r46.

Original comment by shiblon on 27 Mar 2009 at 12:02

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[GoogleCodeExporter]

I should mention that r47 actually has the documentation for the new variable 
in it.

The short version is this: either edit "neverclean" in the Makefile, or add a
variable called "neverclean" to Makefile.ini, e.g.,

  neverclean := *.pdf *.dvi

This will ensure that pdf and dvi files are never cleaned, but will allow ps and
other files to be cleaned.

Original comment by shiblon on 27 Mar 2009 at 12:05

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Thank you so much :)

Original comment by Adam.Mic...@gmail.com on 27 Mar 2009 at 2:32

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This is in the latest downloadable version, now, 2.1.25.  Enjoy!

Original comment by shiblon on 27 Mar 2009 at 3:12

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