I recently got a Mac Pro and I'm a little confused on the best way to install Open Source apps. I'm used to using Ports on FreeBSD and Synaptic/Apt on Ubuntu. Because of this, I'm thinking of using MacPorts to install Python instead of MacPython. I like the idea of installing/updating all my OS apps through a central repository.
However, two things give me pause. 1) I read http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/msg05879.html where it was implied that the MacPorts version of Python was not Mac-ish enough? Being a beginner with a Mac, I don't know what that even means. I'm guessing it has to do with how the build integrated with the OS. Also, MacPython is linked on the official Python site. 2) I'm not sure about the quality and up-to-date-ness of the MacPorts, uh, Ports. I trust FreeBSD Ports and Ubuntu's repos because of the scrutiny they're under. So if anyone could give me some pros and cons that would be great. If they're pretty much equivalent i'll go with MacPorts since I can install everything through it. Python/Apache2/Postgresql/etc. --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "TurboGears" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/turbogears -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
