From 6e4cdd67b1f2b3927a525ebba843c27ef3c63e1c Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: James O'Beirne Date: Wed, 15 Nov 2017 23:36:08 -0800 Subject: [PATCH] [docs] Add reference to install_db4.sh in OS X build instructions --- doc/build-osx.md | 14 ++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 14 insertions(+) diff --git a/doc/build-osx.md b/doc/build-osx.md index 836c856a6..6f08562ff 100644 --- a/doc/build-osx.md +++ b/doc/build-osx.md @@ -26,6 +26,20 @@ If you want to build the disk image with `make deploy` (.dmg / optional), you ne NOTE: Building with Qt4 is still supported, however, could result in a broken UI. Building with Qt5 is recommended. +Berkeley DB +----------- +It is recommended to use Berkeley DB 4.8. If you have to build it yourself, +you can use [the installation script included in contrib/](contrib/install_db4.sh) +like so + +```shell +./contrib/install_db4.sh . +``` + +from the root of the repository. + +**Note**: You only need Berkeley DB if the wallet is enabled (see the section *Disable-Wallet mode* below). + Build Bitcoin Core ------------------------