Re: Getting Started

In article <1098088684(dot)4383(dot)22(dot)camel(at)dell>, Chris Mair <list(at)1006(dot)org>
wrote:

> > I really could use some assistance getting the system started. I also
> > will need a clickable icons and two programs to start and stop the db
> > with auto start on reboot.
>
> Did you install the precompiled version linked from here:
> http://www.apple.com/downloads/macosx/unix_open_source/postgresql.html
>
> I've seen it was made for 10.2, while you're using 10.3. That might
> be an issue.
>
> Or did you compile the PostgreSQL sourcecode?
> Then, have you checked out this link?
> http://developer.apple.com/internet/opensource/postgres.html
>
> Tell us more about what you did so far...
>
> I don't think using 8.0 will resolve your problem, since it's
> more of a packaging-for-your-OS-problem than a PostgreSQL problem...
>
> Bye, Chris.
>
>
I used this compiled version, and I'm running it on 10.3.5. No problems.

http://www.entropy.ch/software/macosx/postgresql/

Marc also has a package to launch on startup. If you want a tool to
make icons you can click, look up Platypus

http://www.versiontracker.com/dyn/moreinfo/macosx/19870

Good Luck

Nikki