[MacPorts] #43786: xorg-libXdmcp: /opt/local/lib/libXdmcp.6.dylib (was: gnuplot @4.6.5 +build failure)

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#43786: xorg-libXdmcp: /opt/local/lib/libXdmcp.6.dylib
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  Reporter:  trash@…        |      Owner:  macports-tickets@…
      Type:  defect         |     Status:  new
  Priority:  Normal         |  Milestone:
 Component:  base           |    Version:  2.2.1
Resolution:                 |   Keywords:
      Port:  xorg-libXdmcp  |
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Changes (by ryandesign@…):

 * port:  gnuplot => xorg-libXdmcp


Comment:

 But ''why'' does /opt/local/lib/libXdmcp.6.dylib already exist but not
 belong to a registered port? How did that file get there, if not via
 MacPorts?

 You can force the activation of xorg-libXdmcp, but if you can't explain
 why one of its files was already on your disk, you may have other similar
 problems in the future with other ports, and should probably
 [https://guide.macports.org/chunked/installing.macports.uninstalling.html
 uninstall MacPorts] (and completely remove /opt/local) to ensure all rogue
 files are purged; then you can reinstall MacPorts and the ports you want
 and shouldn't run into these problems again.

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Ticket URL: <https://trac.macports.org/ticket/43786#comment:1>
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