Re: Forth for Mac OS X Leopard (Intel) - what are the options?

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 billclem@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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> Hi all,
> 
> I am interested in having a look at Forth but haven't been able to
> find a Forth implementation that builds on an Intel Mac running
> Leopard. I saw this thread:
>
http://groups.google.com/group/comp.lang.forth/browse_frm/thread/6e4f1008a1154
> 5bf#
> 
> However, it is focused on PPC Macs. I tried building both the CVS and
> the version 0.6.2 tar ball versions of GForth without success. I
> encountered a number of build errors; however, even if I was able to
> get around those build errors, it appears that I need a previous
> binary GForth on my machine in order to bootstrap the final portion of
> the build.
> 
> So, a number of questions:
> 
> 1. Has anyone been able to get GForth built on an Intel Mac running
> Leopard? If so, could you please list what work-arounds you had to do
> to get it to build.
> 2. Is there a different Forth that would be a better choice for
> someone on an Intel Mac running Leopard? I tried a lot of different
> google combinations but didn't find anything that specifically
> indicated that it had been successfully built on an Intel Mac running
> Leopard. Ideally, I don't want to have to install a macports or fink
> Forth; however, if there aren't any other options and someone has
> tried a macports/fink Forth and knows that it will work (I've
> installed and uninstalled macports and fink on my Intel Mac as I've
> had various problems with them under Leopard), then I'm willing to
> give it a try if there isn't a better alternative available.
> 
> Again, I am a Forth noob, so feel free to point me to any FAQ or
> document that I may have missed.
> 
> Thanks,
> Bill Clementson

Ok, what is it you want? Running gForth or try Forth in general?

For Forth running on a Mac the Linux/Unix/PC way, stay tuned here,
but...

For Forth on a Mac the Mac way, try comp.lang.forth.mac for Demo-
MacForth and PowerMops. PPC for now, I know, but running fine under
Rosetta. I do serious work with MacForth on a MacIntel., no problems.

There is a difference you know...

regards
Roelf

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