[nylug-talk] My PC laptop dies. I am having to use a Mac.

[Brandorr]

On 10/20/07, H. G. <tekronis at gmail.com> wrote:
> On 10/19/07, Brandorr <brandorr at opensolaris.org> wrote:
> >
> > Anyone know a UG or mailing list where I can get help?
> >
> > --
> > - Brian Gupta
> >
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> Maybe you're looking to build your open source software on the Mac?
>
> Try MacPorts or Fink:
> http://finkproject.org/
> http://www.macports.org/
>
> Fink gives you a Debian style repo and management system for installing
> software.
> And MacPorts gives you a BSD Ports style way.
>
> (I prefer MacPorts myself.)

Why?

> Now, the Mac comes with a Terminal, which you can access by popping up your
> Finder
> (the smiley face guy), and going to Applications -> Utilities -> Terminal
>
> However, there is a better terminal (imho) in iTerm:
> http://iterm.sourceforge.net/

Thanks, just grabbed it.

> There are plenty of us here on NYLUG who can help you out with Mac-related
> issues.
> So feel free to ask.

How the heck do you maximize a window so that it is full screen?

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