The install target doesn't seem to be used during the build/install of pike proper. I will therefore make the bold statement that it should be used during the build and installation of external modules, and will proceed to rework it with that in mind. I don't think we need a separate local_install target, as we can just pass the destination directory on the make command.
Speaking of the destination, what's the most reliable way of finding the system module directory? master()->pike_module_path[-1] seems to be the right location when PIKE_MODULE_PATH is also set. Anyone have information to the contrary?
Bill