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Tim Douglas
412 PointsCan't install homebrew?
I get...
Failed during: /usr/bin/sudo /usr/bin/xcode-select --install
any ideas?
7 Answers
Nick Fuller
9,027 PointsDo you have Xcode installed?
Tim Douglas
412 PointsYeah got the latest installed : /
Nick Fuller
9,027 PointsHave you installed command line tools?
Try opening terminal and running
xcode-select --install
read more here http://stackoverflow.com/questions/9329243/xcode-4-4-and-later-install-command-line-tools/9329325#9329325
Once you have command line tools installed, try restarting your pc (may not be necessary but that's how I usually roll :P) and then try installing homebrew again.
Let us know how it goes!
Tim Douglas
412 PointsNope still the same error after that command and a reboot...any other suggestions?
The password is my mac password right?
Alex Rodriguez
2,144 PointsI'm having the same exact issue and it's killing me. :(
Tim Douglas
412 Pointsyeah, I've still not solved it either....hope someone knows :P
Thomas Coler
8,068 PointsOpen up the Xcode Application and go to Preferences. Under Locations, select command line tools and select the newest version and it will prompt you to enter your password. Close Xcode and then go ahead with your HomeBrew install. This worked for me.