On Jul 21, 2011, at 09:45, Paul C wrote:

> The main reason for the switch to a newer version of gcc is that I cannot 
> compile glib2 with using the port command, it fails towards the end of the 
> compile. I'll give gcc_select a go with a new version of gcc and see what 
> happens.

MacPorts ports do not use the compiler you've gcc_select'd. They use the 
compiler the port or MacPorts specifies.

The reason why we do this is explained at length here:

https://trac.macports.org/wiki/UsingTheRightCompiler

Some ports may inadvertently use the compiler you've gcc_select'd; if you find 
such a port, please file a ticket so this problem can be fixed.

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