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+
+# This variable should contain a space separated list of all
+# the directories containing buildable applications (usually
+# prefixed with the app_ prefix)
+#
+# If the variable is set to "all" then all directories that start with app_
+# are built.
+BUILD_SUBDIRS = all
+
+XMOS_MAKE_PATH ?= ..
+include $(XMOS_MAKE_PATH)/xcommon/module_xcommon/build/Makefile.toplevel