Re: problems with packages on two separate Macs

[Lukas Reichlin]

On 22.01.2012, at 22:44, Jordi Gutiérrez Hermoso wrote:

> On 22 January 2012 16:29, Lukas Reichlin <address@hidden> wrote:
>> Therefore you need a compiler (like the one that comes with XCode)
> 
> Are the alternatives that I suggested without Xcode viable? Long ago I
> had to deal with Xcode, and I wouldn't wish that experience upon
> anyone else. It seems annoying to have to go through registration,
> clickthroughs, and huge installs if all you want is gcc and make.
> 
> - Jordi G. H.

It might be possible to install precompiled gcc packages from Fink or MacPorts 
(or from other sources), but I don't have any first-hand experience. Each 
platform has its pros and cons, and this is a con of the apple world. As long 
as I don't have to pay for XCode, I can live with it.

Lukas