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==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 "ConTeXt Suite" distribution 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 way to use ) which can run ConTeXt on and TeX-Variants from within the editor without any OSknowledge of the command line.For a Mac tutorial see the mac section under [[* 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 Suite]]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.

A straightforward The easiest way to to install ConTeXt on Mac OS X OSX is via to use the [http://wwwthe MacTeX distribution.tug.org/mactex/ MacTeX] is a TeXLive distributionmodified especially for use on Mac OSX. The distribution includes 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 editorsTeXWorks, the TeX Live Utility for managing updates, fonts and many other goodies. It is highly recommended to use at least MacTeX [[TeX Live 2011|2011]].

* [http://wwwAs MacTeX is a TeXLive distribution all binaries are generally frozen for a year.tug.org/mactex/ Download and follow the instructions] (if If you wish to have a broad bandwith internet connection)* You can also [http://tug.org/texlive/acquire.html buy a TeXlive DVD] (if you are a member more current version or the latest beta version of a TeX user group ConTeXt you often get it for free)should consider,* or download and install a '''TeXlive''' image from also installing the web"ConTeXt Suite" often called "Standalone ConTeXt".

=== Installing MacTeX === * [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) * 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). ==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, both most editors work out of the boxwith 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. * [[TeXShop]]* [[TeXworks]]* [[Texpad]]* [[BBEdit]]* [[TextMate]]