How can I install ddev/docker on an old, old Mac?

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I am setuping ddev over my Mac OS 10.12.6 to access open source project. I am getting below error. I tried to find version which suit to this OS version but no luck. Can anyone help to fix this issue ? I am able to install docker-machine and docker compose.

Updating Homebrew...
==> Auto-updated Homebrew!
Updated 1 tap (homebrew/core).
==> Updated Formulae
Updated 6 formulae.

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==> Installing ddev from drud/ddev
==> Downloading https://github.com/drud/ddev/archive/v1.17.2.tar.gz
Already downloaded: /Users/aviboy2006/Library/Caches/Homebrew/downloads/614bf0b8c7b32d6a364c18be4e0b7d95a4466f1e552ebd4a68dc967c9717950e--ddev-1.17.2.tar.gz
==> make VERSION=v1.17.2 COMMIT=v1.17.2
Last 15 lines from /Users/aviboy2006/Library/Logs/Homebrew/ddev/01.make:
COMMIT=v1.17.2

fatal: Not a git repository (or any of the parent directories): .git
/bin/bash: go: command not found
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make: *** No rule to make target `_', needed by `build'.  Stop.

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Error: You are using macOS 10.12.
We (and Apple) do not provide support for this old version.
You will encounter build failures with some formulae.
Please create pull requests instead of asking for help on Homebrew's GitHub,
Twitter or any other official channels. You are responsible for resolving
any issues you experience while you are running this

Please [don’t post images of code or error messages.](https://meta.stackoverflow.com/questions/285551/why-not-upload-images-of-code-on-so-when-asking-a-question/285557#285557) — tripleee, May 21 '21 at 13:36
Which part of the error message do you have trouble comprehending? — tripleee, May 21 '21 at 13:37
It was longer so I posted image. Actually installation itself failing to not compatible with os version — Avinash Dalvi, May 21 '21 at 13:39
There is a warning and an error message inside your posted image that shows you the problem — Thomas Löffler, May 21 '21 at 13:49
MacOS 10.12.6 is pretty outdated - is there any chance to update your system? — Nico Haase, May 21 '21 at 15:32
No that is bigger problem can't upgrade. otherwise I could have opted that option. — Avinash Dalvi, May 21 '21 at 15:33

rfay · Accepted Answer · 2021-05-25T13:19:26.280

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Homebrew does not support your os version, so you'll need to use the he install_ddev.sh technique. See the script installation technique at https://ddev.readthedocs.io/en/stable/

I imagine you'll also find that docker desktop doesn't support your os version though.

To install via sh script. Can run below script :

curl -LO https://raw.githubusercontent.com/drud/ddev/master/scripts/install_ddev.sh && bash install_ddev.sh

Followup: @aviboy2006 posted a complete tutorial on how to do ddev/docker on an old Mac: https://www.internetkatta.com/installation-of-ddev-docker-and-virtual-box-on-mac-os-10126

edited May 25 '21 at 13:19

answered May 21 '21 at 13:49

rfay

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Docker desktop also not supported so install docker machine will this work right ? – Avinash Dalvi May 21 '21 at 14:11
Is there way to replacement of docker desktop ? @rfay – Avinash Dalvi May 21 '21 at 15:41

score 1 · Answer 2 · answered May 27 '21 at 13:46

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when you get to that stage run

curl -LO https://raw.githubusercontent.com/drud/ddev/master/scripts/install_ddev.sh && bash install_ddev.sh

checkout the documentation on dudes website1 https://ddev.readthedocs.io/en/stable/

answered May 27 '21 at 13:46

Muro

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How can I install ddev/docker on an old, old Mac?

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