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{distributions} is about questions relating to different (La)TeX-distributions. Questions about one specific distribution should be tagged with the corresponding tag.

is about questions relating to different (La)TeX-distributions. Questions about one specific distribution should be tagged with the corresponding tag.

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Latex distributions. What are their main differences?

What are the main differences among: TeX Live teTeX fpTeX MiKTeX proTeXt MacTeX gwTeX OzTeX AmigaTeX PasTeX
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What is KerTeX?

There are two references to a software (distribution?) called KerTeX here on TeX.SX (one, two). Is this more an alternative to TeX Live, or more to TeX itself? Is there any benefit of using KerTeX over (whatever we use today in TeX Live 2011)?
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In LaTeX distribution, which files are the mandatory files to compile a minimal LaTeX input file?

Assume I want to create an application working together with LaTeX compiler behind the scene. For the sake of simplicity, assume I also use minimal document class and no package imported. At the final stage, I want to deploy this application to a…
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What is an "implementation of TeX"

On MiKTex webpage, it is written: MiKTeX (pronounced mick-tech) is an up-to-date implementation of TeX/LaTeX and related programs for Windows (all current variants). Also on this page Installing TeX, LaTeX, and REVTeX on your own computer : TeX is…
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Setting up your own LaTeX compile server?

I know services like TeX cloud and similar. My question is: Are there ready-made distributions of LaTeX that allow me to set up my own server? What are the best solutions? My goal is to have a nice editing environment on the iPad, and be able to use…
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LaTeX for netbook OSes

I'm considering buying a netbook for the express purpose of writing maths notes/articles (so as to not heft my Macbook around), hence (La)TeX is a must. The most obvious choice is to work with Linux, but failing that I was wondering if there is a…
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Styles in standard LaTeX distribution

A conference I'm submitting to wants any styles (and packages I assume) that are not in the 'standard latex distribution' to be included with the .tex source. What are the standard styles and packages?
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Are there packages available on MiKTeX only (not on TeX Live)?

In the description of this new package: is written that it is available in MiKTeX. Why is it not on TeX Live, too? Is it a matter of time, an author's choice, or what else? I thought that the two distributions had the same packages, except for time…
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TeX distribution and TeX implementation

TeX distributions are the large collections of TeX-related software to be downloaded and installed. For example, Tex Live and MiKTeX. TeX implementations are for example Web2c is the name of a TeX implementation, originally for Unix, but now also…
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Options for a LaTeX installation for a retired person who uses it sporadically?

Options for a LaTeX installation for a retired person who uses it sporadically? I use OVERLEAF, I get messages to sign up. Price 179€/month!
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Do I need to download packages manually for MacTeX and ProTeXt distributions?

Do I need to download packages manually for MacTeX and ProTeXt? on TeXLive Almost all packages are downloaded not as MiKTeX, But What about ProTeXt & MacTeX?
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\AtBeginDocument / \subfigure: TeX Live 2020 issue

I have a file (test.tex) which content is: \documentclass[11pt]{article} \usepackage{amsmath} \usepackage{graphicx} \usepackage{subcaption} \pagestyle{empty} \begin{document} \begin{figure} \includegraphics[width=\linewidth]{example-image} …
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The best LaTeX distribution in 2019 for macOS?

Is MacTeX the best all-arounder LaTeX distribution at the moment or is it better to use MiKTeX, TexLive or something else that I don't even know. I'm looking mostly for an easy to install/uninstall distribution that won't need addition memory while…
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TeX distribution with program signature from distributer?

Different to pretty all of my colleagues I still want to use LaTeX at work once in a while. In the past I simply used a portable installation to circumvent the fact that I would need administrator access in order to install programs. Now my employer…
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Most reliable LaTeX distributions

Possible Duplicate: What are the advantages of TeX Live over MiKTeX? I am new to LaTeX and I would like to know what is your opinion about the most reliable LaTeX distribution. I would like to use LaTeX professionally, so I am looking for a…
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