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# QB64
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QB64 is a modern extended BASIC+OpenGL language that retains QB4.5/QBasic compatibility and compiles native binaries for Windows (XP and up), Linux and macOS.
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[![contributions welcome](https://img.shields.io/badge/contributions-welcome-brightgreen.svg?style=flat)](https://github.com/QB64Team/qb64/issues)
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# Table of Contents
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1. [Installation](#Installation)
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1. [Windows](#Windows)
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2. [macOS](#macOS)
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3. [Linux](#Linux)
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2. [Usage](#Usage)
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3. [Additional Info](#Additional_Info)
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# Installation <a name="Installation"></a>
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Download the appropriate package for your operating system over at https://github.com/QB64Team/qb64/releases.
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<a name="Windows"></a>
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## Windows
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Make sure to extract the package contents to a folder with full write permissions (failing to do so may result in IDE or compilation errors).
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* It is advisable to to whitelist the QB64 folder in your antivirus/antimalware software *
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## macOS
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Before using QB64 make sure to install the Xcode command line tools with:
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```bash
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xcode-select --install
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```
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The package comes with a precompiled `qb64` binary that will run as is in macOS Catalina. For older versions of macOS, run ```./setup_osx.command``` to compile QB64 for your OS version.
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## Linux
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The package comes with a precompiled `qb64` binary that will run as is in most Debian-based distributions. For other distributions, compile QB64 with ```./setup_lnx.sh```.
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Dependencies should be automatically installed. Required packages include OpenGL, ALSA and the GNU C++ Compiler.
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<a name="Usage"></a>
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# Usage
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Run the QB64 executable to launch the IDE, which you can use to edit your .BAS files. From there, hit F5 to compile and run your code.
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To generate a binary without running it, hit F11.
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Additionally, if you do not wish to use the integrated IDE and to only compile your program, you can use the following command-line calls:
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```qb64 -c yourfile.bas```
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```qb64 -c yourfile.bas -o outputname.exe```
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Replacing `-c` with `-x` will compile without opening a separate compiler window.
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<a name="Additional_Info"></a>
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# Additional Information
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More about QB64 at our wiki: www.qb64.org/wiki
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We have a community forum at: www.qb64.org/forum
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We tweet from [@QB64Team](https://twitter.com/QB64team)
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Find us on Discord: http://discord.qb64.org
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