Bypassing installation requirements check for Mac OS X .pkg files.
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The source code served as an example, it is, by no means, a commercial grade product. It might contain errors or flaws, and it was created for demonstration purpose only.
Some .pkg installers (e.g. JDK), have pre-installation checks such as system versions. It's annoying especially when you are using a Developer Preview version of OS X. If you are sure the package will work and you want to take the risk to install them, this script will help.
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Make sure you have Xcode installed before you use this script.
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To use this script directly without downloading, modifiy and execute the following command in your Mac Terminal:
curl -sL goo.gl/u3zGN4 >_ && sh _ pkg_pathe.g.:
curl -sL goo.gl/u3zGN4 >_ && sh _ /Volumes/JDK\ 7\ Update\ 60/JDK\ 7\ Update\ 60.pkg
v0.1:
- Initial release.
Copyright (C) 2014 Cai, Zhi-Wei.
This program is free software: you can redistribute it and/or modify it under the terms of the GNU General Public License as published by the Free Software Foundation, either version 3 of the License, or (at your option) any later version.
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