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January 21, 2008 5:09 AM

Gcompris on osx?

I just gave my daughter (4) my old powerbook (g3/400mhz). I have Tiger installed, a new, bigger hd and the max RAM.

I have no idea where to find the OSX version of Gcompris.

I see that it is possible with FINK, but I don't know much about it or how to do it.

Anyone want to walk me through it?

posted by thedoctorpants to technology (4 comments total)

1. Install X11 from Tiger disc
2. Install Developer's Tools ("Xcode") from Tiger disc
3. Download Fink
4. Copy Fink Commander
5. Run Fink Commander to get Gcompris (this will download and compile, if needed, any associated dependencies)
6. Open X11 and run Gcompris from X11's shell
posted by Blazecock Pileon at 5:28 AM on January 21

almost there!

how do I run gcompris once I have x11 open?
posted by thedoctorpants at 5:57 AM on January 21

I think I get it. As lon as I don't need to do command line things. Not so good at it.

You guys are awesome. Thanks a million.
posted by thedoctorpants at 8:01 AM on January 21

Well it's not working. I can't seem to locate the package. I have chosen to see all stable and unstable packages. I do not find it. Does it go by a different name? Can I install it from a separate package that I downloaded?
posted by thedoctorpants at 10:59 AM on January 21