Getting Factor

Binary packages are the recommended way to use Factor for new users and casual dabblers. If you intend to track Factor development or contribute to Factor itself, you should build from source instead.

Binaries are built automatically by a set of build servers monitor the Factor repository for changes. Binaries are only uploaded if the source builds and all tests pass. If you wish to be notified of build server activity, subscribe to the Factor-builds mailing list.

Requirements

Minimum supported operating system versions:

Windows XP (also tested on Vista)
Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard
Linux 2.6.16
FreeBSD 7.0
NetBSD 4.0
OpenBSD 4.2

Minimum processor requirements for 32-bit x86:

Linux and Windows: Pentium 4 or above (SSE2 required)
*BSD: Pentium Pro or above (SSE2 not required)

Note that 32-bit Athlon XP processors do not support SSE2 and thus Linux and Windows users who have that CPU model should build Factor from source instead.

Download

To download a binary, just click the link for your desired CPU/OS combination. Release dates are in YYYY/MM/DD format.

CPU/OS	Windows	MacOSX	Linux	FreeBSD	NetBSD	OpenBSD
x86	08/07/01	08/08/07	08/08/17	08/07/03	08/07/03	08/07/03
x86-64			08/07/31	08/07/03	08/07/03	08/05/25
PowerPC		08/08/18
ARM
UltraSPARC

Key
	Fully supported
	Untested or outdated port
	No such port
	Impossible combination

Software archaeologists might be interested in historical Factor releases.