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layout: getting_started
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title: Getting Started - Setting up Mac OS X
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# Mac OS X
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## Built-in
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Mac OS X actually comes with Ruby and RubyGems built straight into the
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operating system already. These installations work with Vagrant if you
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want the "quick and easy setup." If this is the case, just head back to
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the [getting started overview page](/docs/getting-started/index.html)
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and continue with the guide!
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## MacPorts
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Generally, Ruby developers in general prefer to use [MacPorts](http://www.macports.org/) to install
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a more up-to-date and unmodified version of Ruby and RubyGems rather
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than relying on the stock OS X install.
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First, install [MacPorts](http://www.macports.org/) which is a simple
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`dmg` file which is downloaded from their site. Be sure to follow their
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instructions on setting up the `PATH` variable, if necessary (the installer
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actually automatically does this on the more recent versions of MacPorts).
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Next, install Ruby and RubyGems with a single command:
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{% highlight bash %}
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$ sudo port install ruby rb-rubygems
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{% endhighlight %}
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And you'll probably want to update your RubyGems installation, since
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MacPorts's is often out of date:
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{% highlight bash %}
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$ sudo gem update --system
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{% endhighlight %}
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And now your system is prepped and ready to go. |