Installing curl on Mac
curl is installed by default on all MacOS X installations. Open the "terminal" application to use it
Installing curl on Linux
Use your distribution package manager to install curl. See your distribution documentation for details.
Installing curl (or equivalent package) on Windows
Download and install the curl package based on your environment:
x64: http://curl.haxx.se/dlwiz/?type=bin&os=Win64&flav=MinGW64
x86: http://curl.haxx.se/dlwiz/?type=bin&os=Win32&flav=-&ver=2000%2FXP and select either of the curl version: 7.39.0 - SSL enabled SSH enabled packages
Once downloaded:
- Unzip the package like so:
2. Copy the path of the folder to where the 'curl.exe' is in:
3. Open a cmd prompt. Start -> Programs -> Accessories -> cmd (or command prompt). Then change to that directory to the fodler where the 'curl.exe' is found.Enter 'cd' (without quotes) and then paste in the path from step 2.
4. Once in the folder enter 'curl --version' (without quotes) and ensure you get a valid version
