Use $(MAKE) for recursive calls, don't directly use $(CT_NG).
Pass on the V variable on the $(MAKE) command lines.

/trunk/steps.mk | 6 3 3 0 +++---
/trunk/ct-ng.in | 2 1 1 0 +-
2 files changed, 4 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-)

 # ia64 specific config options

 # EXPERIMENTAL

 config ARCH_ia64

     select ARCH_SUPPORTS_BOTH_ENDIAN

     help

       The ia64 architecture, as defined by:

         http://www.intel.com/design/itanium/arch_spec.htm