Do I really need to install python25 when Leopard already has Python 2.5?

[Bryan Blackburn]

On Tue, Nov 04, 2008 at 11:53:48AM -0800, Dave Llopis said:
> I want to install a port that has a dependency on python25.
> Shouldn't the Leopard-supplied Python 2.5 effectively fulfill this
> requirement?

No, see:

<http://trac.macports.org/wiki/FAQ#WhyisMacPortsusingitsownlibraries>

In most cases there's a good reason why a given port ends up wanting
python25, usually because it needs some py25- port; which port were you
attempting to install?

Bryan


> If so, is there a proper way for me to either:
>   a) Convince the dependent port that the dependency is met
> or
>   b) Convince the dependent port that it doesn't depend on python25
> 
> Thanks!