Why should I use macports?

[Wendy Bossons]

I recently transitioned to a new software project, and I am using Mac  
now as a development platform instead of Windows. I keep seeing  
Macports come up as a way to install software, but I don't understand  
what it is and why I might need it.

Can someone explain the purpose of Macports and why I might need it?

..\Wendy
Wendy Bossons
Web Developer

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wbossons at mit.edu
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