JOVE Editor: A Cross-Platform Compilation and Installation Guide
2025-07-21
JOVE is a powerful and venerable text editor. This document details compiling and installing JOVE on UNIX/Linux/macOS/BSD/Cygwin systems. Installation involves unpacking the source code, installing build tools, running the `jmake.sh` build script (or manually configuring the Makefile), and selecting appropriate compiler options for your system. The guide covers configuration for various systems including Debian, Alpine, macOS, FreeBSD, and more, along with handling of system-specific versions. Further, the document describes JOVE features, usage, and known issues.
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