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Removed requirements. If they want to know this stuff then read the verbose instructions. Or just try to run brew, it'll complain.
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Homebrew
========
Homebrew is the easiest and most flexible way to install the UNIX tools Apple
didn't include with OS X.
Requirements
------------
Almost all formula require OS X 10.5 or above and an Intel processor.
[Homebrew][homepage] is the easiest and most flexible way to install the UNIX
tools Apple didn't include with OS X.
Quick Install
-------------
Install [Xcode][] and then run this script: <http://gist.github.com/323731>
If you want to install Homebrew somewhere other than `/usr/local` see the
[installation instructions][install].
[Install Xcode][xcode] and then run this script: <http://gist.github.com/323731>
Look dude, I know what I'm doing!
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Alright then… as long as you're sure:
Umm… I thought I could install it anywhere?
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[Detailed installation instructions][install].
Look dude, just give me a three-liner!
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Alright then… as long as you know what you are doing:
cd /usr/local
sudo chown -R $USER .
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The Wiki
--------
The [wiki][] can answer your remaining questions.
Everything else is in the [wiki][].
Who Are You?
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[wiki]:http://wiki.github.com/mxcl/homebrew
[install]:http://wiki.github.com/mxcl/homebrew/installation
[Xcode]:http://developer.apple.com/technology/xcode.html
[xcode]:http://developer.apple.com/technology/xcode.html
[mxcl]:http://twitter.com/mxcl
[homepage]:http://mxcl.github.com/homebrew