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Nick Burd
9,419 PointsGIT Install Issues OSX
Currently having an issue installing GIT on my machine. The video suggests that GIT comes with all OSX installs, however mine didn't seem to return a version when I requested it (git --version) That being said, I downloaded the package and installed it, outside of my terminal, even the sudo command wouldn't install it on my machine. sudo apt-get install git does not work, replies to me as command not found (after asking password). my current directory is ~ username$ - any help would be appreciated. Thank you.
3 Answers
Véronique Bellamy
20,810 PointsDid you install Xcode? I think you need that to enable Command-Line Tools (which can be done in under Preferences, in the Downloads tab). Xcode can be downloaded for free in the Mac App Store. If you're not running Mavericks, even better since there is some... weirdness going on with Command Line Tools in Xcode on Mavericks. ;)
After that, installing Homebrew couldn't hurt.
Nick Burd
9,419 PointsI've used command line to run SASS and Compass… I assume Xcode is installed..
Véronique Bellamy
20,810 PointsLook in /Applications and let's make sure. ;)
Nick Burd
9,419 PointsIt's installing, however the GIT video didn't suggest using Xcode for anything.
Véronique Bellamy
20,810 PointsI know. It's a bit of a nuisance if you're an OS X user. But look on the bright side, if you ever lose your mind and decide to start learning how to develop iOS or Mac apps, you'll be glad you already have it. ;)
Nick Burd
9,419 PointsIndeed. So once Xcode is installed (and HomeBrew tho not necessary) I shouldn't have an issue installing GIT VCS?
Véronique Bellamy
20,810 PointsIdeally, you shouldn't have an issue. Run the following command in your OS X Command Line to make sure you have command line tools installed:
$ gcc
Nick Burd
9,419 PointsGIT --version now returns back to me with a version number. All seems well.
Thank you for your help Jessica!
Véronique Bellamy
20,810 PointsNo prob. Please remember to vote my answer best answer (if you're so inclined), and good luck in the rest of your coursework. ;)