MacPorts-1.6.0-10.5-Leopard.dmg Install Failure

[Merton Campbell Crockett]

On 05 May 2008, at 20:31:16, Ryan Schmidt wrote:

> On May 5, 2008, at 13:01, Merton Campbell Crockett wrote:
>
>> The following install step failed:  run postflight script for  
>> MacPorts-1.6.0.  Contact the software manufacturer for assistance.
>>
>>
>> It's been a long time since I've used the package installer.   
>> What's wrong?  What other options are there for installing ports to  
>> build some of the networking software that I need?
>
> The 1.6.0 disk image installer packages try to run "port sync" after  
> installation, to update the ports tree. If this fails, the message  
> you encountered is printed.
>
> Is the rsync port blocked on your network? If so, unblock it if  
> possible.


Our corporate parent has imposed some draconian security measures on  
its subsidiaries.  What ports and IP addresses are involved to  
maintain the Mac Ports environment?

What is the difference between "port sync" and "port -d selfupdate" in  
terms ports and IP addresses?



Merton Campbell Crockett
m.c.crockett at roadrunner.com