System libraries vs. Macports installed libraries

[Ryan Schmidt]

On Jan 8, 2007, at 18:53, Jann Röder wrote:

> I was wondering whether there is a policy for which library to use  
> if a
> version of that library comes with MacOS X and there's also a port
> available. Specifically I'm talking about the openssl port/library. If
> both approaches work, which library should a port link against ?

Use the MacPorts version unless there's a really good reason not to.

http://trac.macosforge.org/projects/macports/wiki/ 
FAQ#WhyisMacPortsusingitsownlibraries