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Do we need a password when installing tracker on Mac computer?

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Install tracker on Mac Computer -- Password needed?
Robbie Xin
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I attempted to install tracker on school Mac computer so that our students can use it in class. When I try to install the program, it asks for password. I am little confused since it's an open source program. So I send an email to administrator on the website.

In case other colleagues have similar questions, I post Doug Brown's answer here.

"The installer requires administrator privileges on the Mac so you must enter your login account password (this is NOT a special password for Tracker itself). Once Tracker is installed, you will not need to enter the password to use it."

Thanks Doug!!!

Post edited March 16, 2013 at 7:15 PM EST.


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