[MacPorts] #49752: root5: runs "port select root ..." on behalf of user, causing unregistered files to be left on the user's system

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#49752: root5: runs "port select root ..." on behalf of user, causing unregistered
files to be left on the user's system
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  Reporter:  ryandesign@…  |      Owner:  jonesc@…
      Type:  defect        |     Status:  new
  Priority:  Normal        |  Milestone:
 Component:  ports         |    Version:  2.3.4
Resolution:                |   Keywords:
      Port:  root5         |
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Comment (by jonesc@…):

 The root5 and root6 ports have done this from when root6 was added. The
 idea is normally a user will only want one installed, so it seems to me
 reasonable to select it for them. A clear message is printed warning it is
 happening. Personally, I see nothing wrong with this.

 The unregistered files are not caused by this, but a flaw in the 'port
 select' mechanism that does not remove them when the user uninstalls the
 root port they point at. I don't see this have anything to do with the
 root ports themselves.

 Chris

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