--- ./src/file/Makefile.orig	Mon Oct  7 00:01:09 2002
+++ ./src/file/Makefile	Mon Oct  7 00:01:51 2002
@@ -22,10 +22,9 @@
 # 4. This notice may not be removed or altered.
 
 SHELL	= /bin/sh
-CC	= gcc
-OPT	= -O
+CC	?= gcc
 DEBUG	= -g
-CFLAGS	= $(OPT) $(DEBUG) $(DEFS) $(DEFS_LCL)
+CFLAGS	+= $(DEBUG) $(DEFS) $(DEFS_LCL)
 
 # If TASK is used with Autopsy on a CD that can be used for live
 # analysis, uncomment the line below and set the TASK directory