How to install WebObjects 5.2.3 on Mac OS 10

This post assumes you are starting with a clean install of WebObjects (WO).

Before you proceed with the installation, make sure to run software updates and install any Java-related updates (currently 1.4.2).

OK, let's install WO:

1. Under the Developer folder in the WebObjects CD, run the package WebObjects_X_developer.mpkg. Depending on your license, you may have limited threading support and no load balancing (at least with the Developer's license). You can run the WebObjects_X_deployment.mpkg after the the developer package installation has completed to enable load-balancing. I haven't read much about the details of these packages, but you get the idea!

2. Click here to read about the updates included in WO 5.2.3. You have the option of either downloading the update package manually (not recommended, although you can find it here), or through Software Updates.

If you run the update manually, you may get an error saying "You cannot install this software on this volume. This update can be installed only on a volume on which WebObjects 5.2.2 Developer is already installed."

Solution? Try a combination of restarting and running Software Updates for few times. Weird, I know, but the WO update will eventually show up in the list!

Happy WOing!