03-How to install Fink

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by Gand — last modified 2004-06-27 10:37 PM
How to install Fink from package

Before install Fink, you need X11 and the Apple Developer Tools (Xcode) installed.

Download the installer disk image from http://fink.sourceforge.net/download/
Fink 0.7.0 Binary Installer - 16339 KB

Double-click to mount the disk image,

then double-click the package inside.

Follow the instructions on screen.

At the end of the installation, the pathsetup utility will be launched.
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