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==Minimal ConTeXt==
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== Introduction ==
The "ConTeXt minimals" distribution is the recommended way to use ConTeXt on any OS.
 
For a Mac tutorial see the mac section under [[ConTeXt_Minimals]]
 
  
==MacTeX==
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For getting ConTeXt [[MkIV]] onto a Mac there are basically two routes to take. MacTeX (TeXLive distribution made especially for Mac OSX) and the ConTeXt Suite (Standalone), recommended for all those that want the most current versions or latest developments in ConTeXt.
A straightforward way to to install ConTeXt on MacOSX is via the [[http://www.tug.org/mactex/ MacTeX]] distribution. The distribution includes [[http://www.uoregon.edu/~koch/texshop/ TeXShop]], and many other goodies.  
 
  
* [http://www.tug.org/mactex/ Download and follow the instructions] (if you have a broad bandwith internet connection)
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Naturally, there are other ways, but they are more for experienced Mac users and those comfortable with using the command line.
* You can also [[http://tug.org/texlive/acquire.html buy a TeXlive DVD]] (if you are a member of a TeX user group you often get it for free),
 
* or download and install a TeXlive image from the web.
 
  
==gwTeX / i-Installer==
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* The simplest method is to use MacTeX, but as this is essentially TeXLive you will not have the most recent binaries (generally frozen for a year).
Before MacTeX, the best way to use ConTeXt on Mac has been  [http://ii2.sourceforge.net/tex-index.html gwTeX] via [http://ii2.sourceforge.net Gerben Wierda's i-Installer] so far.
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* The advantage is that you get TeX et al, fonts and some nice utilities, including the editor TeXShop (highly recommended) which can run ConTeXt and TeX-Variants from within the editor without any knowledge of the command line.
* download [http://ii2.sourceforge.net i-Installer] and check the "known packages"
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* ConTeXt Suite (Standalone) is recommended for those that wish to have the latest stable version, latest developmental version, or wish to run several versions of ConTeXt side by side. The downside to the side by side approach is that you need some knowledge of how to use the command line and how to set-up the paths in a Unix environment.
* install the TeXlive tree
 
* install the ConTeXt beta
 
  
However, it is <b>not supported any more</b> since January 2007, which means that you cannot post bug reports or feature requests to the author any more, but ConTeXt updates are still available and it works as expected.
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== MacTeX ==
  
If you have an ancient installation, you should replace the teTeX-based variant with TeXLive-based one:
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The easiest way to install ConTeXt on Mac OSX is to use the the MacTeX distribution. MacTeX is a TeXLive distribution modified especially for use on Mac OSX. It will install every thing you need to run ConTeXt, TeX, LaTeX, Xe(La)TeX, along with the editors [http://www.uoregon.edu/~koch/texshop/ TeXShop] and TeXWorks, the TeX Live Utility for managing updates, fonts and many other goodies.
* uninstall both <i>"gwTeX Support: ConTeXt updater"</i> (<code>context-update.ii2</code>) and <i>"DEPRECATED gwTeX based on teTeX"</i> (<code>tex.ii2</code>)
 
* install <b>"gwTeX based on TeXLive"</b> (<code>texlive.ii2</code>) and <i>"ConTeXt updater"</i> again
 
  
==TeXshop==
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As MacTeX is a TeXLive distribution all binaries are generally frozen for a year. If you wish to have a more current version or the latest beta version of ConTeXt you should consider, also installing the "ConTeXt Suite" often called "Standalone ConTeXt".
Typically, It works out of the box, also on Intel-based Mac. Nevertheless, it has been reported that you may need to configure the TeX engine after installation as reported below:
 
  
"I went to preferences&rarr;engine and in the top box, filled in what it said in the brackets (i.e. <tt>/usr/local/teTeX/bin/powerpc-apple-darwin-current</tt> not <tt>/usr/texbin</tt> as was shown for some reason as the default). Note also that I did this on a powerbook G4 on Feb 11, 2007."
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After installing MacTeX all you need to do is set up TeXShop to use ConTeXt, see the [[TeXShop]] page.
  
Also, if you plan to use XeTeX, take a look at the [[XeTeX#MacOSX:_using_TeXShop | XeTeX]] page for some hints related to TeXshop.
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=== Installing MacTeX ===
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* [http://www.tug.org/mactex/ Download and follow the instructions from the MacTeX site] (Installer larger than 2GB, instructions for slower internet connections on the site of MacTeX)
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* You can also [http://tug.org/TeXLive/acquire.html buy a TeXLive DVD] (if you are a member of a TeX user group you often get it for free).
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==Standalone ConTeXt==
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The new [[LMTX]] distribution is also able to run [[MkIV]] files. See [[Installation]] or [[Installing ConTeXt LMTX on MacOS]] for details.
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== Configuring ConTeXt-Aware Editors on the Mac ==
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Typically, most editors work out of the box with MacTeX, but if you are using a version earlier than those shipped with MacTeX 2011 (TeXShop 2.42), or if you would like to use the Standalone distribution (ConTeXt Suite), you need to configure engines for ConTeXt manually.
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* [[TeXShop]]
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* [[TeXworks]]
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* [[Texpad]]
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* [[BBEdit]]
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* [[TextMate]]
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== Skim (PDF viewer) ==
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Unless you are using TeXshop or TeXworks with built-in viewers, the recommended PDF viewer with SyncTeX support and auto-refresh on Mac OS X is [http://skim-app.sourceforge.net/ Skim].
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== More Links ==
  
==More Links==
 
 
* [http://www.tug.org/mactex/ MacTeX Home Page] (MacTeX at TUG)
 
* [http://www.tug.org/mactex/ MacTeX Home Page] (MacTeX at TUG)
* [http://www.esm.psu.edu/mac-tex/ Mac OS X TeX/LaTeX Web Site] (Penn State University)
 
 
* [http://www.uoregon.edu/~koch/texshop/texshop.html TeXshop], a simple, elegant TeX editor and PDF viewer.
 
* [http://www.uoregon.edu/~koch/texshop/texshop.html TeXshop], a simple, elegant TeX editor and PDF viewer.
* [[iTeXMac]], a more fully featured, but sometimes more complex, TeX editor and PDF viewer
 
* [http://www.ing.unipi.it/~d9615/homepage/texniscope.html TeXniscope] is an interesting, auto-updating PDF- and DVI viewer, especially helpful when you're updating documents from the command line or otherwise outside of the above-mentioned integrated editor/viewers.
 
 
* [http://mackeeper.zeobit.com/uninstaller-for-mac Mac Uninstall] Software
 
* [http://mackeeper.zeobit.com/uninstaller-for-mac Mac Uninstall] Software
 
* There are more [[Text Editors]] that support ConText.
 
* There are more [[Text Editors]] that support ConText.
* [http://pdfview.sourceforge.net/ PDFView] is a lightweight Mac OS X application to display PDF files with auto-update and [http://itexmac.sourceforge.net/pdfsync.html PDFSync] function.
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* [http://www.use4video.com/DVDRipper.html DVD Ripping Software] for Your Mac
* How-to articles about Mac OS, for example [http://www.mac-how.net/  how to uninstall applications on mac]. Opportunity to submit questions.
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< Installation | TeX Distributions >

Introduction

For getting ConTeXt MkIV onto a Mac there are basically two routes to take. MacTeX (TeXLive distribution made especially for Mac OSX) and the ConTeXt Suite (Standalone), recommended for all those that want the most current versions or latest developments in ConTeXt.

Naturally, there are other ways, but they are more for experienced Mac users and those comfortable with using the command line.

  • The simplest method is to use MacTeX, but as this is essentially TeXLive you will not have the most recent binaries (generally frozen for a year).
  • The advantage is that you get TeX et al, fonts and some nice utilities, including the editor TeXShop (highly recommended) which can run ConTeXt and TeX-Variants from within the editor without any knowledge of the command line.
  • ConTeXt Suite (Standalone) is recommended for those that wish to have the latest stable version, latest developmental version, or wish to run several versions of ConTeXt side by side. The downside to the side by side approach is that you need some knowledge of how to use the command line and how to set-up the paths in a Unix environment.

MacTeX

The easiest way to install ConTeXt on Mac OSX is to use the the MacTeX distribution. MacTeX is a TeXLive distribution modified especially for use on Mac OSX. It will install every thing you need to run ConTeXt, TeX, LaTeX, Xe(La)TeX, along with the editors TeXShop and TeXWorks, the TeX Live Utility for managing updates, fonts and many other goodies.

As MacTeX is a TeXLive distribution all binaries are generally frozen for a year. If you wish to have a more current version or the latest beta version of ConTeXt you should consider, also installing the "ConTeXt Suite" often called "Standalone ConTeXt".

After installing MacTeX all you need to do is set up TeXShop to use ConTeXt, see the TeXShop page.

Installing MacTeX

  • You can also buy a TeXLive DVD (if you are a member of a TeX user group you often get it for free).

Standalone ConTeXt

The new LMTX distribution is also able to run MkIV files. See Installation or Installing ConTeXt LMTX on MacOS for details.

Configuring ConTeXt-Aware Editors on the Mac

Typically, most editors work out of the box with MacTeX, but if you are using a version earlier than those shipped with MacTeX 2011 (TeXShop 2.42), or if you would like to use the Standalone distribution (ConTeXt Suite), you need to configure engines for ConTeXt manually.

Skim (PDF viewer)

Unless you are using TeXshop or TeXworks with built-in viewers, the recommended PDF viewer with SyncTeX support and auto-refresh on Mac OS X is Skim.

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