In order to help, we need to know what steps you took and what error message you're getting.
I believe OS X ships with Maven 2.0.6, so if you haven't gotten it completely switched over to (I assume) 2.0.9, the archetype:generate goal will not be available as Archetype 2 requires at least 2.0.7. What is the output of "mvn -v" ? Of "echo $M2_HOME" ? -- Wendy On Sun, Nov 23, 2008 at 9:55 AM, Ricky <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Hi, > > I am trying to install maven on my mac book, Mac OS X. when i do mvn, it > runs alright; but when i try to do : > > mvn archetype:generate .. it gives build failure... My guess is that i am > missing some steps, can someone point me to either a URL or guide me through > the steps for installing this on mac os x. I already have installed maven on > vista and XP before ... but kinda new to mac os x ... any help would be > appreciable, > > -- > Regards > Vyas, Anirudh > || ॐ || >