py27-py port: activation error

[Brandon Allbery]

On Sun, Mar 31, 2013 at 4:11 AM, Eneko Gotzon Ares <enekogotzon at gmail.com>wrote:

> Trying to upgrade py27-py port an activation error occurs: *activate for
> port py27-pytest returned: Image error:
> /opt/local/Library/Frameworks/Python.framework/Versions/2.7/bin/py.test is
> being used by the active py27-py port. Please deactivate this port first,
> or use 'port -f activate py27-pytest' to force the activation.*
>

I would first figure out if you need that other port, and possibly
deactivate it first.


> I have choose to force the activation running 'port -f activate
> py27-pytest' command –as stated– but Terminal says *Insufficient
> privileges to write to MacPorts install prefix*.
>

Note that you usually need sudo unless you have built macports yourself to
do private installs.

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