How do I install Macports and Xcode for OS X Snow Leopard I'm new to OS X and I have an older Snow Leopard system.  I need to compile a few simple C programs for some analysis work.  It seems that gcc et al are part of a package called Xcode, and that many free software programs are in a package called Macports. 

It seems that Macports requires Xcode.  Xcode is not available for Snowleopard unless I have a $99/year developer subscription.  Alternatively I can install Lion for $30.  

So to compile a tiny C program, I need to download some 5GB of upgrades and updates to upgrade to Lion, then download some 4GB iso to install Xcode?

Seriously?  Am I doing it wrong?
You can register as a developer for free on developer.apple.com. Scroll down to the bottom of the page for



Once registered you can download Xcode 3.2.6 from the developer site: