On 14/10/03 7:50, john.tiger wrote: > we've always installed on linux so need help with a new mac air running latest osx > > in the instructions it shows several methods: > 1) enterprisedb (but this does not look open source ?) > > 2) fink > 3) macports > 4) source > etc > > what do most use ? thks There are three main package management systems for OS X - Fink, MacPorts and Homebrew. Most people swear by one and swear at the others. If you want a more Linux-like package management experience, one of these will be the way to go; if you just need PostgreSQL up and running, one of the binary application installers may be easier to manage. There's a useful overview of options here in case you haven't already seen it: http://www.postgresql.org/download/macosx/ Personally I build from source for development work and Macports for general package management. > ps: is there a mac build for 9.4 beta 3 yet ? we would use that if available > and not too hard to install beta3 has not yet been released (October 9th is the scheduled date). Regards Ian Barwick -- Ian Barwick http://www.2ndQuadrant.com/ PostgreSQL Development, 24x7 Support, Training & Services -- Sent via pgsql-general mailing list (pgsql-general@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx) To make changes to your subscription: http://www.postgresql.org/mailpref/pgsql-general
