PORT IMAGES ----------- MacPorts has the ability to install multiple versions or different variant selections of the same port. The files will be stored in an intermediate location as 'archives', which allows to switch between the versions. Only one version can be active at a time. On activation, files will be copied to their intended place in 'prefix'. More information on this topic can be found in the guide:internals.images[The MacPorts Guide]. To check the current status of a specific port, use *man:port-installed[1]*.