While trying to install MySQL on my Mac I get the error “MySQL 8.4.0-community can’t be installed on this computer”. MacOS is Ventura 13.6.1.
any suggestion would be appreciated.
Hey,
I have a could of questions for you:
What is it you are trying to develop and what language would you want to use for it?
Have you tried a different (older) version of MySQL yet?
Have you tried installing the package with an admin user?
Have you considered using XAMPP to get up and running with MySQL, Apache and PHP?
Have you considered using a different type of database like Postgres or a NoSQL-type database (which is usually just a single file)?
I’ve run into similar issues with MySQL on my Mac before, and I feel your pain. The error might be caused by compatibility issues between the version of MySQL and macOS. For MySQL 8.4.0, you could try checking if there’s an updated version or use a previous stable version of MySQL that works better with Ventura. Also, make sure all your system updates are installed—sometimes that can help with compatibility.
I had a similar hiccup last time I was working on a project, and after I updated my system and used https://www.iboostup.com/ to clean up my Mac, things started running smoother. It wasn’t a major issue, but definitely helped with performance.