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KOReader is a document viewer application, originally created for Kindle
KOReader is a document viewer application, originally created for Kindle
e-ink readers. It currently runs on Kindle 5 (Touch), Kindle Paperwhite,
e-ink readers. It currently runs on Kindle, Kobo, PocketBook, Ubuntu Touch
Kobo, PocketBook and Android (2.3+) devices. Developers can also run Koreader emulator
and Android (2.3+) devices. Developers can also run Koreader emulator
for development purpose on desktop PC with Linux or Windows operating system.
for development purpose on desktop PC with Linux and Windows operating system.
Main features for users
Main features for users
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OS. Windows users are suggested to develop in a [Linux VM][linux-vm] or use Wubi.
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`,
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`
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
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
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:
Users of Debian and Ubuntu can install the required packages using: