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

The first stop for just about every ConTeXt user on the Mac should be [http://ii2.sourceforge.net/tex-index.html gwTeX] via [http://ii2.sourceforge.net iInstaller]Naturally, which is an auto-updatable (re-)distribution. This installs everything necessary for a basic TeX foundation. The i-Installer also includes a ConTeXt updater packagethere are other ways, but they are more for handling new releasesexperienced Mac users and those comfortable with using the command line.

Beyond * The simplest method is to use MacTeX, but as this, there may be other tools is essentially TeXLive you will not have the most recent binaries (generally frozen for a year).* The advantage is that interest 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.* [[XeTeX]]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 an alternative TeX engine that uses special typography features you need some knowledge of OS X 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(available via iInstallerLa).* TeX, along with the editors [http://www.uoregon.edu/~koch/texshop/texshop.html TeXshopTeXShop]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 simplemore current version or the latest beta version of ConTeXt you should consider, elegant TeX editor and PDF vieweralso 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 [[iTeXMacTeXShop]], a more fully featured, but sometimes more complex, TeX editor and PDF viewerpage. === Installing MacTeX === * [http://www.ingtug.unipiorg/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.it/~d9615org/homepageTeXLive/texniscopeacquire.html TeXniscopebuy 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 an interesting, auto-updating PDFalso able to run [[MkIV]] files. See [[Installation]] or [[Installing ConTeXt LMTX on MacOS]] for details. == Configuring ConTeXt- and DVI viewer, especially helpful when you're updating documents from the command line or otherwise outside of Aware Editors on the above-mentioned integrated editor/viewers.Mac ==

* If you have a broad bandwith internet connection, use Gerben Wierda's iInstaller to install the latest TeXlive tree and (afterwards) the latest ConTeXt beta.[[TeXShop]]* You can also buy a TeXlive DVD.[[TeXworks]]* [[Texpad]]* [[BBEdit]]* [[TextMate]]

==MacOS 9 Skim (ClassicPDF viewer)==

Unfortunately it's ''not possible'' to use ConTeXt on MacOS Classic. You can get as far as creating Unless you are using TeXshop or TeXworks with built-in viewers, the ConTeXt formats recommended PDF viewer with one of the SyncTeX support and auto-refresh on Mac OS X is [http://www.esmskim-app.psusourceforge.edu/mac-texnet/versions.html Classical DistributionsSkim], but ConTeXt's Perl scripts won't work with MacPerl (I tried hard...). Perhaps the problems could be solved, but who'll put a lot of effort in a deprecated system?