[MacPorts] #23336: MacPort didn't work out

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#23336: MacPort didn't work out
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 Reporter:  in@…              |       Owner:  macports-tickets@…                   
     Type:  request           |      Status:  new                                  
 Priority:  Normal            |   Milestone:  MacPorts Future                      
Component:  ports             |     Version:  1.8.2                                
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 I think I was just over my head but I had recently upgraded in Mac OS 10.6
 and lost MySQL and phpMyAdmin.  I found something about MacPort and it
 looked like an easy way to install them.  It wasn't

 While MacPort says it installed 35 things I can't find these things on my
 system and I can't use them.  Its as if they are installed on another
 computer.

 A couple suggestions I'd like to make.  Make a guide for someone who isn't
 a Unix Admin on how to use (or recommend they not use) MacPort.   An
 example would be great.

 Also, add a feature to MacPort so that it tells you why its installing all
 this stuff while its happening.  I only wanted MySQL and phpMyAdmin and I
 ended up with stuff like freetype, gawk, apache2 (which I thought came on
 every Mac already), m4, and so on.....  I have no idea why those things
 were necessary.  If MacPort explained why it installed this stuff it would
 have been helpful.

 Its clear a lot of work has gone into this project and a lot of people
 find it very helpful.  So, the fault is on me but you can save people like
 myself a lot of headaches with a bit of documentation specifically
 directed to them.

 Best Regards,
 Brent Mitchell

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