+The recommended methods to install tinc is by using the macports port system.
+The MacPorts Project is an open-source community initiative to design an easy-to-use system for compiling, installing, and upgrading either command-line, X11 or Aqua based open-source software on the MacOSX operating system.
+Macports is recommended because it does not modify your system files. It keeps itself separate from your system.
+
+#### MacPorts
+
+XCode is a required prerequisite. It must be installed before installing Macports.
+Download and install the Macports system from MacForge.
+
+* [XCode](http://developer.apple.com/technology/Xcode.html) (requires
+ free online ADC Membership); it can also be obtained from original
+ OSX installation DVD
+* [Macports](http://www.macports.org/install.php)
+
+After Macports is installed, close and reopen your terminal.
+Update the ports system and ports list.
+
+ sudo port selfupdate
+ sudo port sync
+
+This command will install tinc and all the necessary dependancies.
+
+ sudo port install tinc
+
+Configuration files are located in /opt/local/etc/tinc.
+
+Tinc can now be configured and executed.
+
+
+### Alternative Installation Methods
+
+There are two alternative methods of getting tinc: