Uninstalling a Port

[Peter Hindrichs]

Yes I thought that they would be one in the same. Further explanation would be greatly appreciated.

On 2009-12-22, at 21:17 , Randal L. Schwartz wrote:

>>>>>> "Joshua" == Joshua Root <jmr at macports.org> writes:
> 
> Joshua> He said dependencies, not dependents. Probably want port_cutleaves.
> 
> OK, can you elaborate?  What are the differences?
> 
> If I say "port uninstall foo" and it says "can't do that, bar needs it",
> is bar a dependency or a dependent or both, and if not both, what's
> an example of the other?
> 
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