Have fun, read lots, and ask questions. SQLite3 is a wonderful way to get started with things.
On Oct 2, 3:16 pm, "Zack K." <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I just downloaded the new version of rails which has SQLite with it, > any tips on getting things set up? > > On Oct 2, 1:44 pm, blasterpal <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > The prefpane is broken in 10.5 last I check. For now just search for > > "mysql_safe" and google how to start from command line. The real issue > > here is OSX is not like Linux AT ALL in how it starts daemons. And > > some of the reading you might find on Linux simply won't apply. > > > My real recommendation to people getting into Rails is you HAVE to > > have some sysadmin comfort. Rails is NOT a a RAD in the sense of the > > 1990's (i'm showing my age :)). Don;t take this as a condemnation. I > > am glad you are getting into Rails Zack. The primary issue with using > > packages is that when they don't work or something about your system > > is broken, you have no recourse. > > > I would recommend the following before you continue ANY further: > > > *download XCode 3 from Apple. and install > > *run apple updates. > > *ONLY use packages that say they work for 10.5. DO NOT assume 10.4 > > packages will work(they might). Apple has made some changes to 10.5 > > that I can't recall. But you are going to say yourself trouble if you > > at least consider my warning. > > > Secondly, > > If you are not ready to take the jump into downloading source. Then > > investigate using Fink or DarwinPorts. I have found these invaluable > > when I needed something running quickly (they do some of the compiling > > work for you). > > > Good luck. > > Hank > > > On Oct 2, 12:55 pm, "Zack K." <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > > I installed the .prefpane for System Preferences and it and always > > > crashes when i try to start the server the prefpane crashes, any > > > ideas? > > > > On Oct 2, 12:47 pm, Frederick Cheung <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > > wrote: > > > > > On 2 Oct 2008, at 17:27, blasterpal wrote: > > > > > > 10.5 changed some things. I've used this a couple of times already to > > > > > do from source (which is the most flexible and best for understanding > > > > > and learning): > > > > > >http://hivelogic.com/articles/2007/11/installing-mysql-on-mac-os-x > > > > > As far as mysql goes, I've never done anything fancier than > > > > downloading the prebuilt packages from mysql > > > > > Fred > > > > > > H > > > > > > On Oct 2, 10:14 am, "Zack K." <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > > >> I have locomotive on OS X 10.5 and i can't get mySQL to install > > > > >> right. > > > > >> That's my main problem. > > > > > >> On Oct 2, 9:11 am, Shandy Nantz <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > > > >> wrote: > > > > > >>> Zack K. wrote: > > > > >>>> Can someone help me get started, i've been messing around with it > > > > >>>> lately, and i also learn some Ruby to understand RoR somemore. I've > > > > >>>> been trying to get it too work for awhile, but my problem is that i > > > > >>>> can NEVER get mySQL to install in anyway, shape, or form. It's > > > > >>>> really > > > > >>>> aggravating, so if anyone has anytips, that would be helpful! > > > > > >>>> -Zack > > > > > >>> What are you trying to install? Instant Rails? Is there any kind of > > > > >>> error that is being thrown? > > > > >>> -- > > > > >>> Posted viahttp://www.ruby-forum.com/. --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Ruby on Rails: Talk" group. To post to this group, send email to rubyonrails-talk@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rubyonrails-talk?hl=en -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
