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Fink for Mac

Binary package manager.

Free
In English
Version 0.45.1
4.6
Based on 5 user rates

Fink overview

Fink uses Debian tools like dpkg and apt-get to provide powerful binary package management. You can choose whether you want to download precompiled binary packages or build everything from source.

What’s new in version 0.45.1

Version 0.45.1:

Note: For other macOS versions and installation instructions look here.

  • Fixed finding cups headers on 10.14+
  • Support 10.15.2 - 10.15.4
  • Support user shells running zsh

Fink for Mac

Free
In English
Version 0.45.1
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4.6

(23 Reviews of Fink)

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anonymous-deer-2515
anonymous-deer-2515
Mar 2 2015
0.9
0.0
Mar 2 2015
0.0
Version: 0.9
Since 2008, Fink release version have advanced 29 times from 0.9.x (at this moment listed on MacUpdate) to 0.38.x. The latest releases 0.38.x adds support for OS X 10.10. --> http://www.finkproject.org/news/index.php Over 9000 Fink install packages have been updated for OS X 10.10 --> http://pdb.finkproject.org/pdb/browse.php?dist_name=10.10 However, it should be noted, the Fink package manager is for users with enough knowledge to install XCode and runs scripts. --> http://www.finkproject.org/download/srcdist.php
Wikno
Wikno
May 7 2011
0.9
0.0
May 7 2011
0.0
Version: 0.9
Apparently all other sources are outdated on the net. I missed one line of text and wasted about 25 minutes... if you want to get fink installed on 10.6, just go here: http://www.finkproject.org/download/srcdist.php Too bad they can make comments, but not update the listing here with that link...
Mrgando
Mrgando
Jun 17 2006
0.8.1
0.0
Jun 17 2006
0.0
Version: 0.8.1
Damn! trying to update and now I am screwed. ( on PPC ) I did $sudo fink selfupdate and I got some crap about using the wrong version of gcc. that I needed to be using 4.0 , and I am using 4.0.1.. so it said try sudo gcc_select 4.0 I tried it and I got "You are already using gcc version 4.0 as the default compiler." What tha hell
Nadeemf
Nadeemf
Jun 16 2006
0.8.1
0.0
Jun 16 2006
0.0
Version: 0.8.1
I keep downloading this when really I should be updating using instructions at http://fink.sourceforge.net/download/upgrade.php. Also the link provided by MacUpdate currently only links to the PPC version. The intel one is at http://prdownloads.sourceforge.net/fink/Fink-0.8.1-Intel-Installer.dmg?download
Applecrypt-Mods
Applecrypt-Mods
Dec 11 2005
0.8.0
5.0
Dec 11 2005
5.0
Version: 0.8.0
fink is fantastic and opens up a whole new world. I've only just discovered all this and i've got gimp plus some office applications open on my KDE Desktop :D Good stuff! Thank you to all the fink developers and all that help and support. Brilliant job - my thanks and respect.
Applecrypt-Mods
Applecrypt-Mods
Dec 11 2005
5.0
Dec 11 2005
5.0
Version: null
Guest
Guest
Jan 8 2005
4.3
Jan 8 2005
4.3
Version: null
Danskinnyman1
Danskinnyman1
Jul 26 2003
5.0
Jul 26 2003
5.0
Version: null
Guest
Guest
Jan 21 2003
4.3
Jan 21 2003
4.3
Version: null
Guest
Guest
Jan 4 2003
4.5
Jan 4 2003
4.5
Version: null