Error Synchronization of the local ports tree failed (Off Topic)

[Richard DeLaurell]

Juliana,

Sorry for the off-topic post.

I am considering replacing my laptop with a new MacBook Pro, but
am reluctant to lose my access to MacPorts with a new version of
the OS.  More accurately, I am too cheap to want to have to pay for
XCode with a new system.

Do you mind if I ask, did your new MBP come with "Snow Leopard"?
Did your installation DVD come with XCode?  If not, were you able
to download it, gratis?

Thanks for any information you might share.

Richard DeLaurell