Homebrew simplifies the installation of missing command-line software on macOS, addressing inconsistencies between BSD and GNU versions and managing the PATH environment.
| Command | Description |
|---|---|
brew install wget |
Installs the wget program using Homebrew. |
brew install tree |
Installs the tree utility using Homebrew. |
brew install emacs |
Installs the emacs text editor using Homebrew. |
brew install coreutils |
Installs core utilities using Homebrew. |
brew install findutils |
Installs findutils using Homebrew. |
which find |
Displays the location of the find command. |
which -a |
Displays all locations of a command in the PATH. |
--version or --help |
Options to check the version of a command. |
gsed |
GNU sed stream editor (installed via Homebrew). |
gfind |
GNU find utility (installed via Homebrew). |
make |
Used for compiling software from source (mentioned as an older method). |
grep |
BSD version mentioned as a pre-installed utility. |
find |
BSD version mentioned as a pre-installed utility. |
vim |
BSD version mentioned as a pre-installed utility. |
Dan Weinreb, a founding member of Symbolics and LMI, refutes Richard Stallman's account of the split between the two companies. He provides his personal perspective on the events, as well as quotes from other participants.
