macports on linux

[Phil Dobbin]

On 02/04/2013 03:36, Peng Yu wrote:

> Hi,
> 
> Linux packages are usually outdated. Since macports are usually
> updated, is there a way to install macports on linux (e.g. ubuntu).

As others have said, it'd probably end up being counter productive
trying to use MacPorts on Linux.

I use Fedora, Ubuntu, Debian & CentOS & find by adding the extra repos
(rpmforge & the like), you're covered for most things. Also, you can add
repo keys to appropriate extra software (frowned on by some).

If not, the old fashioned way of installing via a tarball is pretty much
the way to go. Linux is pretty much set up out the box to do this (after
installing 'Development Tools' or build-essential & so on) so it's
usually no sweat.

Cheers,

  Phil...