First time posting to this list. I am sure this question is frequently asked here, but I haven't found it in the FAQ or archives. What should I do if I want to install a MacPorts package using configure options that are not covered by any of the package's included variants? For instance: I'm trying to install GDAL with MySQL support. If I was doing an ordinary non-MacPorts installation, I'd just extract the GDAL tarball and run "./configure" with the "–with-mysql=/path/to/ mysql_config" flag. Then make install etc. But MacPorts' GDAL package doesnt include an option for this. So, I'm not sure if there is a special flag I can add to my "port install" command, or if I can/should edit GDAL's portfile before installing, or if I am asking for the impossible and ought to find a way to install this package without using MacPorts, or something else. Any advice and suggestions will be appreciated. Much thanks, =Tim Jones= toneland.net