> > But come to think of it, if the commandline configure.compiler override is > not a glitch in my local install it also means that this concern is moot. >
As an aside, I make extensive use of the command line configure.compiler override and also the default_compiler setting in macports.conf being able to overcome all compiler blacklisting and setting done in the Portfile. It is often needed / useful / required. I would humbly request we do not change this behaviour, as it is very useful. Ken
