hi list -

is the output from 'port list inactive' expected? it appears to list the active port version and revision rather than the inactive one.

for example:
% port list inactive
ruby                           @ 1.8.6          lang/ruby

however:
% port installed ruby
The following ports are currently installed:
    ruby @1.8.5_2
    ruby @1.8.6_0 (active)

so instead, now i use:
% port installed | egrep -v '(active)'
The following ports are currently installed:
    ruby @1.8.5_2

cheers,
jean-pierre