The GUI for Fink: Phynchronicity

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Install Unix Software: Quick and Easy!

Phynchronicity is a GUI for the Fink Unix-software management system on Mac OS X. Fink is a powerful command-line tool for installing and updating thousands of Unix-based applications for the Mac. But Fink's sheer power and scale make it hard to use, even with a GUI. Phynchronicity aims to make Fink easy to use. With a simple three-pane interface, it lets you get started doing what you want to do--finding, installing, and removing software.

See the Difference!

Fink data in the Unix console.

Fink data in the Phynchronicity GUI.

Why Phynchronicity?

Phynchronicity compared to other GUI clients for Fink and the command-line interface:

Easy-to-use solution for managing Fink.
Three-pane interface makes browsing Fink categories a breeze.
Actively-developed; new enhancements come regularly.
Extensive documentation.
"Fink still requires some command line chops, so Phynchronicity takes the Fink idea to the next level. It's an OS X GUI for installing Fink packages that's as simple as navigating through the categories and hitting the install button."--The Unofficial Apple Weblog
"[Phynchronicity] has evolved into a fine package."--VersionTracker user

Get Phynchronicity

To install Phynchronicity, download the latest version. It can be installed anywhere on your machine. Earlier installations can be moved to the trash. The download is a 30-day demo; you can purchase a license to use the program past the 30-day trial period. Mac OS X 10.5 is the minimum supported platform. A Fink installation is required.

Upgrading Phynchronicity from Earlier Versions

Phynchronicity 3.0 is a free upgrade to users with a valid serial number from version 1.0.

What's New in Version 3.0

Now built on the Cocoa frameworks.
Updated user interface includes more modern button styles.
Context-sensitive popup menu in table display.
Now checks for Fink installation on startup and notifies user if Fink not found.
Better experience for first-time users; fewer popup dialogs, smoother startup.
Faster, more intuitive help viewer.