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GNU Octave is primarily developed on GNU/Linux and other POSIX | GNU Octave is primarily developed on GNU/Linux and other POSIX conformant systems. GNU Octave for Mac OS X is readily available using [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Package_management_system package managers] such as [http://www.finkproject.org/ Fink], [http://www.macports.org/ MacPorts], and [http://mxcl.github.com/homebrew/ Homebrew]. | ||
About version numbers (May 2012): | About version numbers (as of May 2012): | ||
*The 3.6.x are current releases. | *The 3.6.x are current releases. | ||
*The 3.4.x are previous releases. | *The 3.4.x are previous releases. | ||
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==Manual Installation from Source== | ==Manual Installation from Source== | ||
The page [[Octave for Mac]] provides minimalistic instructions for building Octave from source on | The page [[Octave for Mac]] provides minimalistic instructions for building Octave from source on Mac OS X. Additional [http://www.gnu.org/software/octave/support.html support] for those who need assistance in building Octave is available. | ||
==Package Managers== | ==Package Managers== | ||
A package manager | A package manager is a software tool to automate the process of installing, upgrading, configuring, and removing software packages for a computer's operating system in a consistent manner. It typically maintains a database of software dependencies and version information to prevent software mismatches and missing prerequisites. | ||
Packages are distributions of software, applications and data. Packages also contain metadata, such as the software's name, description of its purpose, version number, vendor, | Packages are distributions of software, applications and data. Packages also contain metadata, such as the software's name, description of its purpose, version number, vendor, checksums, and a list of dependencies necessary for the software to run properly. Upon installation, metadata is stored in a local package database. | ||
Operating systems based on Linux and other Unix-like systems typically consist of hundreds or even thousands of distinct software packages; in the former case, a package management system is a convenience, in the latter case it becomes essential. | Operating systems based on Linux and other Unix-like systems typically consist of hundreds or even thousands of distinct software packages; in the former case, a package management system is a convenience, in the latter case it becomes essential. | ||
There are three reputable package managers available for | There are three reputable package managers available for Mac OS X. GNU Octave for Mac OS X is readily available using [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Package_management_system package managers] such as [http://www.finkproject.org/ Fink], [http://www.macports.org/ MacPorts], and [http://mxcl.github.com/homebrew/ Homebrew]. | ||
The most recent version of Fink's Octave package, MacPorts' Octave port, and Homebrew's Octave formula are generally not the same. Please check the web sites for these package managers to determine if the version of Octave you desire is available. | The most recent version of Fink's Octave package, MacPorts' Octave port, and Homebrew's Octave formula are generally not the same. Please check the web sites for these package managers to determine if the version of Octave you desire is available. | ||
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===XCode Dependency=== | ===XCode Dependency=== | ||
Each package manager requires that XCode be installed. In part this is to provide an initial set of development tools. It *may* be possible to substitute the [https://github.com/kennethreitz/osx-gcc-installer | Each package manager requires that XCode be installed. In part this is to provide an initial set of development tools. It *may* be possible to substitute the [https://github.com/kennethreitz/osx-gcc-installer Mac OS X gcc Installer] by Kenneth Reitz, but this alternative has not yet been tested. If any curious/industrious users experiment with using Kenneth's solution over Apple's XCode, please let Octave's developers know of the results. Or, if you prefer, just update the itemized list below. It is recommended that users with XCode already installed avoid installing Kenneth's solution, as it may break your existing XCode installation. | ||
* Fink: The | * Fink: The Mac OS X gcc Installer has not been tested. | ||
* MacPorts: The | * MacPorts: The Mac OS X gcc Installer has not been tested. | ||
* Homebrew: The | * Homebrew: The Mac OS X gcc Installer has not been tested. | ||
===Fink=== | ===Fink=== | ||
[http://www.finkproject.org/ The Fink project] is an effort to port and package open-source Unix programs to | [http://www.finkproject.org/ The Fink project] is an effort to port and package open-source Unix programs to Mac OS X. Fink uses [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dpkg dpkg] and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Advanced_Packaging_Tool APT] ([http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Debian Debian's] package management system), as well as its own frontend program, fink (which is implemented as a set of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Perl_module Perl modules]). | ||
====Simple Installation Instructions==== | ====Simple Installation Instructions==== | ||
*Install XCode: This is done via the | *Install XCode: This is done via the Mac App Store. For Mac OS X 10.8, it is necessary to run Xcode and install the command-line tools via its Xcode's Preferences. | ||
*Follow [http://www.finkproject.org/download/srcdist.php Fink's installation instructions]. For those who prefer it, there is a GUI available for Fink, [http://finkcommander.sourceforge.net Fink Commander]. | *Follow [http://www.finkproject.org/download/srcdist.php Fink's installation instructions]. For those who prefer it, there is a GUI available for Fink, [http://finkcommander.sourceforge.net Fink Commander]. | ||
*Fink has excellent support for Octave and includes recent as well as dated versions. A list of what Fink has available for Octave is [http://pdb.finkproject.org/pdb/browse.php?summary=octave here]. To install the latest Octave, type {{Codeline|<nowiki>sudo fink install octave</nowiki>}} at the Terminal's command line. For those running the 64 bit version of Fink, it is recommended that {{Codeline|octave-atlas}} be installed instead as there are some bugs/features with Apple's vecLib for the X86_64 architecture. Octave has many dependencies which will be downloaded and installed prior to Octave. The entire installation process can take a few hours. | *Fink has excellent support for Octave and includes recent as well as dated versions. A list of what Fink has available for Octave is [http://pdb.finkproject.org/pdb/browse.php?summary=octave here]. To install the latest Octave, type {{Codeline|<nowiki>sudo fink install octave</nowiki>}} at the Terminal's command line. For those running the 64 bit version of Fink, it is recommended that {{Codeline|octave-atlas}} be installed instead as there are some bugs/features with Apple's vecLib for the X86_64 architecture. Octave has many dependencies which will be downloaded and installed prior to Octave. The entire installation process can take a few hours. | ||
* Fink should also be used to install [[http://octave.sourceforge.net/packages.php packages] for Octave. For example, the control systems package for Lion may be installed by typing {{Codeline|fink install control-atlas-oct362}} at a terminals command line. | * Fink should also be used to install [[http://octave.sourceforge.net/packages.php packages] for Octave. For example, the control systems package for Lion may be installed by typing {{Codeline|fink install control-atlas-oct362}} at a terminals command line. | ||
For the {{Codeline|doc()}} function to be supported by Octave, either the unversioned {{Codeline|octave}}, {{Codeline|octave-atlas}}, or {{Codeline|octave-ref}} package must be installed. Essentially, those features used at run-time which don't have a | For the {{Codeline|doc()}} function to be supported by Octave, either the unversioned {{Codeline|octave}}, {{Codeline|octave-atlas}}, or {{Codeline|octave-ref}} package must be installed. Essentially, those features used at run-time which don't have a version somewhere in the file path are included in these packages. | ||
version somewhere in the file path are included in these packages. | |||
===MacPorts=== | ===MacPorts=== | ||
[http://www.macports.org/ MacPorts], formerly called DarwinPorts, is a package management system that simplifies the installation of software on the | [http://www.macports.org/ MacPorts], formerly called DarwinPorts, is a package management system that simplifies the installation of software on the Mac OS X and Darwin operating systems. It is a free/open source software project to simplify installation of other free/open source software. Similar in aim and function to Fink and the BSDs' ports collections, DarwinPorts was started in 2002 as part of the OpenDarwin project, with the involvement of a number of Apple Inc. employees including Landon Fuller, Kevin Van Vechten, and Jordan Hubbard. | ||
====Simple Installation Instructions==== | ====Simple Installation Instructions==== | ||
*Install XCode: This is done via the | *Install XCode: This is done via the Mac App Store. | ||
*Follow [http://www.macports.org/install.php MacPorts' installation instructions]. | *Follow [http://www.macports.org/install.php MacPorts' installation instructions]. | ||
*MacPorts has good support for Octave. A list of what MacPorts has available for Octave is [http://www.macports.org/ports.php?by=name&substr=octave here]. To install the most recent version of Octave, type {{Codeline|sudo port install octave-devel +atlas+docs}} at the Terminal's command line. Octave has many dependencies which will be downloaded and installed prior to Octave. The entire installation process can take a few hours. | *MacPorts has good support for Octave. A list of what MacPorts has available for Octave is [http://www.macports.org/ports.php?by=name&substr=octave here]. To install the most recent version of Octave, type {{Codeline|sudo port install octave-devel +atlas+docs}} at the Terminal's command line. Octave has many dependencies which will be downloaded and installed prior to Octave. The entire installation process can take a few hours. | ||
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===Homebrew=== | ===Homebrew=== | ||
Homebrew is a package management system that simplifies the installation of software on | Homebrew is a package management system that simplifies the installation of software on Mac OS X. It is a free/open source software project to simplify installation of other free/open source software. It is similar in aim and function to MacPorts and Fink. It was written by Max Howell and has gained popularity in the Ruby on Rails community and earned praise for its extensibility. | ||
====Simple Installation Instructions==== | ====Simple Installation Instructions==== | ||
*Install XCode: This is done via the | *Install XCode: This is done via the Mac App Store. (technically you may only require just the xcode command line tools- this download is smaller at 113 megs rather than the full xcode suite at about 1.6 gigs-) | ||
* download and install xquartz | * download and install xquartz | ||
*Follow [https://github.com/mxcl/homebrew/wiki/installation Homebrew's installation instructions]. | *Follow [https://github.com/mxcl/homebrew/wiki/installation Homebrew's installation instructions]. | ||
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* In the file info dialog, select the icon (in the top left) and press command-v to paste the Octave icon over it. | * In the file info dialog, select the icon (in the top left) and press command-v to paste the Octave icon over it. | ||
==Installing a | ==Installing a Mac OS X Bundle== | ||
A reliable App bundle for Octave on | A reliable App bundle for Octave on Mac OS X is not presently available. The developers would like to be able to provide an App bundle, but need volunteers to support the effort. An approach for producing an App Bundle using [http://www.macports.org MacPorts] is being documented [[Create a Mac OS X App Bundle Using MacPorts|here]]. This approach shows promise, but a few problems must be resolved before a bundle will become available. | ||
Octave and many other software packages may be installed and updated using one of the three package managers available for | Octave and many other software packages may be installed and updated using one of the three package managers available for Mac OS X. To install using a package manager, see the section on [[Octave_for_MacOS_X#Package_Managers|Package Managers]]. | ||
{{Warning|Octave-Forge does have [https://sourceforge.net/projects/octave/files/Octave%20MacOSX%20Binary/ App bundles] for old Octave, versions and have problems running on | {{Warning|Octave-Forge does have [https://sourceforge.net/projects/octave/files/Octave%20MacOSX%20Binary/ App bundles] for old Octave, versions and have problems running on Mac OS 10.6 and above. The latest App bundle does not provide full support for the printing, or the documentation features of Octave. Other features may be missing as well. For individuals who'd like to use it anyway please carefully follow the instructions for [[Installing Mac OS X Bundle]].}} | ||