Installing Mathematica on Mac

If you're looking to install Mathematica on your Mac, there are a few steps you'll need to follow. First, obtain the installation script Mathematica_11.XX.YY_LINUX.sh from Wolfram Research, along with an activation key, and save it to the package build directory. You may also need to download the Mathematica_10.XX.YY_LINUX.sh installation script separately from your university or other sources.

Once you have the necessary files, you can install Mathematica using AUR (Arch User Repository). Make sure to download a historical version of Mathematica as well, which can be found on the website.

After installing Mathematica, you may need to configure its internet connectivity settings. To do this, go to Edit > Preferences > Internet Connectivity > Proxy Settings and make any necessary changes. Alternatively, you can avoid using the proxy library altogether by configuring Mathematica to directly connect to the internet.

It's worth noting that there is a bug in Mathematica that can cause it to crash eventually when using certain libraries. By default, Mathematica is configured to detect your system's proxy settings and use them to connect to the internet. However, this may not always work as expected.

If you encounter any issues with Mathematica 8, you may experience a reproducible crash when performing WolframAlpha functions. To solve this issue, execute the following command as root: `Fonts` add the directories containing Type1 and BDF fonts to your FontPath.

Additionally, if you're using KDE, you may find that the Mathematica icon appears in the Lost & Found category instead of the Applications menu. This is due to a known issue with KDE's menu system. To fix this, simply move the Mathematica icon to the correct location or create a new folder for it.

Finally, when running the installation script, make sure to include the 'sh' command at the beginning, as failing to do so will result in an error about a bad interpreter. With these steps completed, you should be able to successfully install and use Mathematica on your Mac.

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