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How do I install imagemagick with homebrew?

I'm trying to install Imagemagick on OSX Lion but something is not working as expected. -> brew install imagemagick /…

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PostgreSQL error 'Could not connect to server: No such file or directory'

Like some others I am getting this error when I run rake db:migrate in my project or even try …

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How to install latest version of Node using Brew

The latest version of NodeJs right now is 0.4.1 The command brew install node right now, installs 0.2.6 - which is not …

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Brew doctor says: "Warning: /usr/local/include isn't writable."

Brew doctor says: Warning: /usr/local/include isn't writable. This can happen if you "sudo make install" software that isn't …

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How can I upgrade NumPy?

When I installed OpenCV using Homebrew (brew), I got this problem whenever I run this command to test python -c "…

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How do I use brew installed Python as the default Python?

I try to switch to Homebrew (after using fink and macport) on Mac OS X 10.6.2. I have installed python 2.7 with …

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Error: The 'brew link' step did not complete successfully

I'm trying to install node.js via Homebrew. Unfortunately, I get this error: ➜ ~ brew install node ==> Downloading http://nodejs.…

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What is the difference/usage of homebrew, macports or other package installation tools?

I've just recently switched to a Mac from Ubuntu. I was disappointed that mac doesn't have the convenient sudo apt-get …

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After MySQL install via Brew, I get the error - The server quit without updating PID file

Ok, I've searched all over and have spent quite a bit of my time installing, uninstalling, trying various option but …

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How do I update Homebrew?

When I ran: brew update I got a message saying it initialized an empty repository in /usr/local/.git/, then …

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