Tried to install gcc7, couldn't because libgcc conflict

[Ryan Schmidt]

On Aug 23, 2017, at 07:52, David wrote:
> 
> 704_ sudo port install gcc7
> --->  Computing dependencies for gcc7
> Error: Can't install libgcc-devel because conflicting ports are active: libgcc
> Error: Follow https://guide.macports.org/#project.tickets to report a bug.
> Error: Processing of port gcc7 failed
> 
> Anyone got the answer on this one?
> 
> I need gcc5 installed for backwards compatibility for a while.

sudo port -f deact libgcc 
sudo port install gcc7

Earlier gcc's will work fine with libgcc-devel.