How To Install Darwinports/MacPorts Without Submitting Your Email

September 25, 2007 | 0 Comments

Update Sept. 26, 2007: I need to search more. MacPorts.org has the latest source sans hassle.

The latest version of Darwinports asks for your email address before you download. I’m sure you mean well but no, thanks.

The workaround is to install an older version and then do a selfupdate, like so:

  1. Get version 1.3.2 from MacOSForge.org
  2. Unpack and place in /usr/local/src
  3. cd into the Darwinports directory
  4. Run [source:bash]./configure && make && sudo make install[/source]
  5. Edit your $PATH in ~/.bash_profile to include /opt/local/bin if it’s not there already
  6. Restart Terminal
  7. Run [source:bash]sudo port sync && sudo port selfupdate[/source]

That’s it. You should have the latest version of DarwinPorts/MacPorts. You may now “sudo port install” to your heart’s delight!

Tags: Apple, Programming

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