How do I install RMagick on OS X?
You have two choices, a procedure that uses MacPorts and a procedure that does not use MacPorts. Each has advantages and disadvantages. The procedure that uses MacPorts is easier to maintain because you can just use MacPorts and RubyGems to stay current. However the ImageMagick port may be out-of-date (although it’s usually very current). The procedure that does not use MacPorts is not really designed for maintenance. The only way to upgrade is to reinstall everything. However, some people prefer not to use MacPorts. It’s up to you. • If you want to use MacPorts: Here is an OS X installation HOWTO that explains how to use MacPorts to install the delegate libraries and ImageMagick and use RubyGems to install RMagick. You must install the XCode Tools, the X11 SDK, and X11.app and be familiar with Terminal.app. • If you don’t want to use MacPorts: Here (look for “rmagick-osx-installer”) is a Ruby script that installs ImageMagick, the recommended delegates, and RMagick on Mac OS X, buildin
