Install Scientific iPython on Mac OSX 10.8 (Mountain Lion)

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iPython Notebook

Install iPython and prerequisites in virtualenv

mkvirtualenv ipy
pip install numpy
brew install gfortran
pip install scipy
brew install freetype
pip install matplotlib
brew install zmq
pip install pyzmq
pip install pygments
pip install jinja2
pip install ipython
pip install readline

Starting iPython Notebook

ipython notebook 

iPython QT Console

brew install pyqt
workon ipy
cdsitepackages
ln -s /usr/local/lib/python2.7/site-packages/PyQt4 .
ln -s /usr/local/lib/python2.7/site-packages/sip.so .

Starting iPython QT Console

ipython qtconsole