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KOReader is a document viewer application, originally created for Kindle
e-ink readers. It currently runs on Kindle 5 (Touch), Kindle Paperwhite,
Kobo, PocketBook and Android (2.3+) devices. Developers can also run Koreader emulator
for development purpose on desktop PC with Linux or Windows operating system.
e-ink readers. It currently runs on Kindle, Kobo, PocketBook, Ubuntu Touch
and Android (2.3+) devices. Developers can also run Koreader emulator
for development purpose on desktop PC with Linux and Windows operating system.
Main features for users
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OS. Windows users are suggested to develop in a [Linux VM][linux-vm] or use Wubi.
To get and compile the source you must have `patch`, `wget`, `unzip`, `git`,
`subversion`, `cmake` and `luarocks` installed, as well as a version of `autoconf`
`cmake` and `luarocks` installed, as well as a version of `autoconf`
greater than 2.64. You also need `nasm` and of course a compiler like `gcc`
or `clang`. If you want to cross-compile for other architectures, you need a proper
cross-compile toolchain. Your GCC should be at least of version 4.7 for both native
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Users of Debian and Ubuntu can install the required packages using: