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

[H. G.]

On 10/20/07, Brandorr <brandorr at opensolaris.org> wrote:
>
> > 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?


I dunno.  I just do. :)
Its always had the software I sought, and I've never had any issues with it.
It runs like FreeBSD Ports, which I like.  Keeps everything nice and neat
in '/usr/local', works like a charm.