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mmix for Mac

64-bit RISC architecture designed by Donald Knuth

Quick answer: mmix is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install mmix. It is distributed under the MMIXware licence. It has 2 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What mmix is

mmix is a command-line tool for macOS: 64-bit RISC architecture designed by Donald Knuth.

It is distributed as a Homebrew formula, which builds or pours a binary and puts it on your PATH. It is distributed under the MMIXware licence.

How to install mmix

  1. Open Terminal (press ⌘ + Space and type “Terminal”).
  2. If Homebrew is not installed yet, run the installer below once.
  3. Run brew install mmix.

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install mmix on Mac?

Run brew install mmix in Terminal. This requires Homebrew; if you do not have it, install it first with the command below.

Is mmix open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the MMIXware licence.

Does mmix run on Apple silicon?

Homebrew publishes this formula for macOS. If upstream does not ship an Apple silicon build, Rosetta 2 handles the Intel binary.

How popular is mmix?

It was installed 2 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #10604 in this catalogue.

What version of mmix is current?

The latest packaged version is 20160804.