Mac OS X, Ubuntu and Drizzle
So admittedly, Mac OS X is currently not the most friendly platform to work with Drizzle, mostly due to library issues.
OS X has several weird hacks in it due to licensing issues (libreadline comes into mind first). Sure, MacPorts, Darwin Ports and etc could get around this problem but should this be necessary? Personally I dislike resorting to these solutions. Fortunately I’ve been doing all my Drizzle work with Ubuntu on a dedicated server so I’ve yet to come across any build related issues. However, it kind of sucks not to be able to take my Mac out to a cafe in the weekend and work there without connectivity.
So to make my life happier, I installed Ubuntu on my MacBook Pro (alongside OS X of course).
I came across few problems like corrupted partition table in the process of getting Ubuntu working but the following Ubuntu threads helped greatly:
General Instructions
Boot related problems when using Hardy Heron (Ubuntu 8.04)
You know, getting Ubuntu running on my Mac was entertaining since I was talking to Monty Taylor about his thoughts on how using a Mac is selling out yesterday. Now what does this make me now?
Happy Hacking 
