Configuration and Build tools:
[https://scons.sourceforge.net/ SCons] - best of breed make replacement - Software CONStruction tool
[https://confix.sourceforge.net/ Confix] - generates input files for AutoMake
[https://vertoo.sourceforge.net/ Vertoo] - VERsion management TOOl (automates version number maintanace across several files)
- Twisted buildbot
- AAP
- distutils