Mac install problem

[MrHell]

I get the message- 'most likely it is not executable' when I try and open 'install_RE.command'.

 

I've looked at the other mac threads on this forum... and I've tried to follow the instructions but with no luck...

 

Could someone provide me with easy-to-follow step by step insturctions to install this?

[Kulyok]

Yes, there are two solutions(see this thread for more information):

 

1) Expanding with StuffIt doesdn't result in any errors.

 

2) The complete fix / workaround (should cover this and similar issues):

 

1. Open the Terminal, type 'chmod +x' followed by a space, drag install_RE.command into the window, press enter.

2. Type 'chmod 755' followed by a space, drag Setup-RE into the window, press enter.

3. Double-click install_RE.command, the installation process should now proceed.

[MrHell]

I did what you said... but I get a 'line 5: ./Setup-RE: Permission denied'.

 

I only have one account on my computer... so I should have admin access to everything.

 

Any idea how to overcome this?

 

I've tried using that 'sudo' thing, and it prompts me for a password... but it doesn't respond when I try typing the password in.

[Kulyok]

Unfortunately, not: I am a Windows user through and through. I hope someone will walk by and offer some advice, though - there are a few experienced Mac users on the forum.

[MrHell]

I found out what was happening, the shell script (or whatever they are called) that I made excecutable with chmod +x, called another shell script- so I had to chmod that one as well.

 

Thanks for your help!