[MacPorts] #29077: Macports on 10.5.8 powerPC fails at any install of port

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#29077: Macports on 10.5.8 powerPC fails at any install of port
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 Reporter:  crblev@…          |       Owner:  macports-tickets@…                   
     Type:  defect            |      Status:  new                                  
 Priority:  Normal            |   Milestone:                                       
Component:  ports             |     Version:  1.9.2                                
 Keywords:  shell failure     |        Port:  ruby rb-rubygems                     
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 Recently inhertited a G5 powerpc, updated to 10.5.8.
 Installed Xcode 3 and Macports
 When I attempt to install any port at all, I get a shell failure.
 Uninstalled and reinstalled both xcode3 and macports with no change.
 attached example where gperf failed on attempt install for ruby gems

 sudo port install ruby rb-rubygems

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Ticket URL: <https://trac.macports.org/ticket/29077>
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