OS X uses alot of the same stuff as BSD, it just needed the name of the libc file - libc.dylib.
The key here was to run the installer script as root or in sudo mode (see my previous post on xWindow) Read the rest of the article for detailed installation instructions.ġ.
After spending many frustrating hours on it I figured that I would post how to get it working for the few who might need it (unless you are really into assembler or need it for class or work there is really no point). I have spent the last few days trying to get xspim (a MIPS emulator) to work with OS X and have finally got it going.