--> Gerben Wierda <gerben.wie...@rna.nl> [2013-02-02 20:55:42 +0100]:
> Just so there is no misunderstanding: I am unhappy running an > older version that is not updated with security fixes anymore and > I had planned to upgrade before now (but not immediately when 10.8 > came out as 10.8.0 Server was not what you say trustworthy. I skipped > 10.7 server altogether because it is a disaster area. I plan > to upgrade asap to 10.8 server. Sure, I can understand that. > Does macports overwrite what Apple has provided or does it have > ts own separate tree (like fink used to have, which means you get > another job that is: keeping the second tree up to date)? No, Macports does not overwrite what Apple has installed and yes, it does use its own separate filesystem as Fink does; it's under /opt/local. However, they do specify that have programs installed in /usr/local (i.e. manually installed or otherwise) causes issues when using Macports. Totally OT, sorry about that. It does provide you a way of keeping installed programs up-to-date which is why I suggested it. You simply use launctl/Launchd to select which MTA you use; i.e. the Macports installed version or the Apple preinstalled version.
