[Biopython] upgrade problems on Mac

[Peter Cock]

On Wed, Jul 16, 2014 at 8:03 PM, Mark Budde <markbudde at gmail.com> wrote:
> Hi all,
> I am trying to upgrade to the current version on my Mac, but get an error.
> I've tried the suggestions online about
>
> $ xcode-select --install
>
> but that doesn't work.
>
> ...
>
> error: command 'gcc' failed with exit status 1

Hi Mark,

Those problems suggest that XCode itself is not installed. Since
you are running OSX 10.9 this is available for free from the Apple
App Store (but it is a large download).

i.e. You need to install XCode, *then* the command line tools by
running 'xcode-select --install', or equivalently via the XCode GUI.

Can you suggest a clearer phrasing for our instructions here?
http://biopython.org/wiki/Download

Also, since you are using enthought's Python they may offer a
Biopython packaged installation route instead?

Regards,

Peter