what is an inactive port?

[Jyrki Wahlstedt]

On 27.7.2007, at 13.44, Michael Thon wrote:

> Could someone explain to me what an inactive port is?
> Cheers
> Mike
> _______________________________________________

Hi,
you get inactive ports after upgrades automatically, they (the old  
versions) are installed, they exist, but they are not active, as they  
are not in use. Using 'port deactivate' one can make ports inactive  
deliberately.
NB! If you want to see, what ports are inactive, use 'port echo  
inactive', 'port list inactive' produces confusing results.

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