On Dec 11, 2010, at 7:49 AM, Tina K. wrote: > I've read the FAQ on the Fink project but I'm still not entirely clear on > what exactly it is. Is it an operating environment a la Java, or an emulator > like Virtual Box or Wine? Is it strictly a repository of ported apps with > apt-get functionality, and if so why use apt-get instead of normal OS X > installation? Or is it something else entirely? > > Also has anyone had any positive or negative experiences with Fink?
It is a software repository with apt-get functionality, like MacPorts or DarwinPorts. I think they do it this way for the *nix aficionados who like that way of installing software. I haven't used fink but I have used MacPorts and it works okay. Clark Martin Redwood City, CA, USA Macintosh / Internet Consulting "I'm a designated driver on the Information Super Highway" -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
