CRN 23745: Technology Info

LaTeX

• How to install LaTeX on Windows: The two software packages MikTeX and TeXMaker can be downloaded here as a zip file (215 MB).

1. Download and install MiKTeX. You need internet access for the installation.
2. Make sure you have Adobe Reader installed.
3. Download and install an editor, such as TeXMaker or TeXnicCenter. Configure the PDFLateX option.

• How to install LaTeX on Linux:

1. Skip Step 1 above: LaTeX should already be installed.
2. Make sure you have Adobe Reader (or another PDF reader) installed.
3. There is a version of TeXMaker for Linux. Configure the PDFLateX option.

• How to install LaTeX on Macs:

1. Follow the instructions at MacTeX.

• Some examples of LaTeX files:

1. barebones.tex
2. A multiple choice quiz
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