Category: Mac

How to install Homebrew on OSX Lion

Homebrew is a tool that allow you to install some missing open-source packages in OSX. This of Homebrew as apt-get for OSX.  It’s also an alternative to Port, but I think this just works better.

Assuming you’re installing Homebrew on OSX Lion, you’ll need the following:

- OSX Lion
- Xcode (Can be installed via AppStore)
- Xcode Command Line Tools (You’ll need an Apple Developers Account)

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Upgraded my Mac to 8GB RAM (First Gen Unibody with Removable Battery)

While not exactly supported by Apple the “13-inch, Aluminum, Late 2008″ version of the MacBook (Renamed to MacBook Pro) supports 8GB of Memory.

Originally purchased this Mac with 2GB RAM and Upgraded it to 4GB on day one. Had I known more memory was supported (officially or unofficially) my laptop would have been rocking more RAM much sooner.