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==== Mac OS X users only ==== |
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Getting matplotlib installed on OS X is unfortunately convoluted. Please wave over a staff member and we'll help you through the installation process that makes the most sense for your computing environment. |
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<b>Option 1: install binaries</b><br/> |
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Please wave over a staff member and we'll help you pick which option is best for you computer. |
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# Follow the instructions at http://penandpants.com/2012/03/01/install-python-2/, which will walk you through installing a new Python, NumPy, SciPy, and finally matplotlib. |
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* Pros: you don't have to compile from source. Cons: you have to install a new Python, which could possibly interact negatively with existing libraries. |
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<b>Option 2: install from source</b> |
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# Unpack the latest matplotlib tarball from http://sourceforge.net/projects/matplotlib/files/matplotlib/ |
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# Follow the instructions in <code>README.osx</code> |
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* Pros: you get to use your existing Python installation. Cons: you have to install a C compiler and compile from source. |
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