OSXPrerequisites

OSX Prerequisites

Because we like to save pandas, Nical developped kiwi in a maximum portability spirit. Although, under OSX, you need some programs and libraries installed :

• gcc > 4.0
• CMake > 2.4
• Boost library
• Cairo library

Don't panic, the way to get them is pretty simple, you need only one bootstrap like tool : MacPort ( * right now god light should illuminates your machine * )

What is MacPort

MacPort is a fantastic tool to get, compile & install mac ports of linux applications. This tool is command-line based but if you're looking for kiwi, you should not be feared of that.

Installation

So, first, dowload dmg images from :

• For Snow Leopard : http://distfiles.macports.org/MacPorts/MacPorts-1.9.2-10.6-SnowLeopard.dmg
• For Leopard : http://distfiles.macports.org/MacPorts/MacPorts-1.9.2-10.5-Leopard.dmg
• For Tiger : http://distfiles.macports.org/MacPorts/MacPorts-1.9.1-10.4-Tiger.dmg

After installation, you should type in your ``port version`` console and see the following result : # port version Version: 1.9.2

It means that port is installed and functionnal.

Use

This wiki page is not designed to provide a complete help on how to use port but this one does : http://guide.macports.org/#using

Install prerequisites

# sudo port selfupdate
Password:
--->  Updating the ports tree
--->  Updating MacPorts base sources using rsync
MacPorts base version 1.9.2 installed,
MacPorts base version 1.9.2 downloaded.
--->  MacPorts base is already the latest version
# sudo port install gcc45 cmake boost cairo
...

Then wait for an hour (gcc has to be bootstrapped and build through 3 passes, it's pretty time & CPU expensive... ) and everything should be OK.

** You now can compile & use KIWI under MacOSX ! **