The GUI for Fink: Phynchronicity

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Phynchronicity is a graphical user interface (GUI) for the Fink Unix-software package 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. Unlike other GUI tools for Fink, it does not overwhelm you with options. Instead, with a simple three-pane interface, it lets you get started doing what you want to do--finding, installing, and removing packages.

Learn to Use Phynchronicity

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

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 10.4 is the minimum supported platform. A Fink installation is required.

Sales Policies

You can purchase a license via PayPal. You will receive your serial number within 24 hours; during our regular business hours (10 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Eastern Time U.S.), our response time is generally one hour. Because we provide a free 30-day trial period, all sales are presumed final and no refunds are available; please be certain you have thoroughly tested the program before purchasing a license.

Upgrading Phynchronicity from Earlier Versions

Phynchronicity 2.2 is a free upgrade to users with a valid serial number from version 1.0.

What's New in Version 2.2

Faster display of all Fink packages: only queries Fink database on startup and when package is installed or removed, not when "All" is selected from tree view.
Growl support: Now displays Growl notifications on systems with Growl installed.
Adds standard Mac "window" menu to better fit with system interface guidelines.
Preferences now update immediately on window close; no need to hit "save" button. Better compliance with system interface guidelines.
No longer connects to server on every startup to check for new version; user controls this process.
New "license" menu item displays user's serial number.
User help now online; eliminates use of OS X help viewer.