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Re: Six Originals and Their Original Remixes

Steve — Mon, 27 Aug 2007 09:48:56 -0000

@Isabel - Thanks, I'll definitely be continuing the list in future posts. I'm getting some fun recommendations from different sources -- Dr. Dre included. I'll make sure to give him props :) (as well as Roberta Flack, Mr. Sam).

Re: Install and Configure Fink from Binary or Source [Mac Guide]

Steve — Tue, 27 Nov 2007 15:22:44 -0000

Thanks, poushag. I definitely plan on updating the article to include Leopard info (I just switched to Leopard last week). Also including FinkCommander is a good idea as well. I started using it, but then got attached to the command line awhile ago. As for upgrading the binary and source distributions, if I understand you correctly, I've included a how-to in the current article's section "Updating Fink." If you are asking in regards to Leopard, I'll put that in a future post. If you have any tips or tricks yourself, feel free to include them in a comment.

Re: Install and Configure Fink from Binary or Source [Mac Guide]

Steve — Thu, 20 Dec 2007 23:43:06 -0000

Sorry for the delayed response, poushag. I see what you mean. I've looked a bit into updating Fink without starting completely over, but I've run into lots of difficulties. For now, I think I'm just going to start over, but still play with my old setup and try to get it working without a clean install.

I had been using rsync as my updating method, but when I try and update after Leopard I get "Failed: Sorry, fink doesn't support rsync updating in the 10.5 distribution at present." CVS doesn't work either.

If you or anyone else has figured out how to make for a smoother transition, please let us all know! Thanks again for your comment, poushag.

Re: Install and Configure Fink from Binary or Source [Mac Guide]

Steve — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 10:13:54 -0000

@poushag - Hey, poushag. Just wanted to let you know I finally updated Fink for Leopard on my machine and added a section in the Fink post talking about it. Have you upgraded to Leopard yet? If so, did you find a different way to make Fink work on Leopard without a clean install?

Re: Install and Configure Fink from Binary or Source [Mac Guide]

Steve — Sat, 26 Jan 2008 11:42:01 -0000

poushag,
Thanks for the reminder. Forgot to mention that (critical!) step. I actually installed XCode-3.0 awhile back when I initially attempted a Fink upgrade. The omission has been included.

When it comes to operating system upgrades, I'm kind of a junky. Of course, I'm also a freeware junky. You're right about that, though: the price is definitely right when it comes to freeware.