[MacPorts] #54189: Gnuplot 5.06_1 failed to configure in MacOSierra

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#54189: Gnuplot 5.06_1 failed to configure in MacOSierra
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  Reporter:  laestudillowong  |      Owner:  mojca
      Type:  defect           |     Status:  assigned
  Priority:  Normal           |  Milestone:
 Component:  ports            |    Version:  2.4.1
Resolution:                   |   Keywords:
      Port:  gnuplot          |
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Comment (by mojca):

 Please also attach the `main.log` file.

 There's something super weird about this error:
 {{{
 config.status:1252: error: could not create Makefile
 }}}

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