[MacPorts] #18354: sudo port install jpeg doesn't work

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#18354: sudo port install jpeg doesn't work
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 Reporter:  rap_bellarmine@…          |       Owner:  macports-tickets@…                   
     Type:  defect                    |      Status:  new                                  
 Priority:  Normal                    |   Milestone:  Port Bugs                            
Component:  ports                     |     Version:  1.7.0                                
 Keywords:  install                   |        Port:                                       
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Old description:

> port search jpeg works
> port list works
>
> but when i install them, this is the only thing that happens
>
> ralph-macbook:~ ralph$ sudo port install jpeg
>
> WARNING: Improper use of the sudo command could lead to data loss
> or the deletion of important system files. Please double-check your
> typing when using sudo. Type "man sudo" for more information.
>
> To proceed, enter your password, or type Ctrl-C to abort.
>
> Password:
> ralph-macbook:~ ralph$
>

> no actual installation actually happens. when i type port installed the
> terminal returns "no ports installed"
>
> i also tried other portfiles to install, but still the same thing happens

New description:

 port search jpeg works
 port list works

 but when i install them, this is the only thing that happens
 {{{
 ralph-macbook:~ ralph$ sudo port install jpeg

 WARNING: Improper use of the sudo command could lead to data loss
 or the deletion of important system files. Please double-check your
 typing when using sudo. Type "man sudo" for more information.

 To proceed, enter your password, or type Ctrl-C to abort.

 Password:
 ralph-macbook:~ ralph$
 }}}

 no actual installation actually happens. when i type port installed the
 terminal returns "no ports installed"

 i also tried other portfiles to install, but still the same thing happens

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Comment(by blb@…):

 Can you try {{{sudo port -d install jpeg}}} to enable full debug output,
 that way we can see if it's doing/saying anything at all?

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Ticket URL: <http://trac.macports.org/ticket/18354#comment:1>
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