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+#
+# NetSurf default build configuration
+#
+# This file is included after Makefile.defaults and can be used to
+# provide local build configuration overrides.
+#
+# For example, by default, NetSurf builds with BMP support.  If you
+# wish to disable this, then uncomment the following line.
+
+# override NETSURF_USE_BMP := NO