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\title{Obtaining \TeX}
\author{Sebastian Rahtz}
\begin{article}

\section{From the network}

The UK \TeX\ Archive (Internet `Daughter' archive) on {\tt
ftp.tex.ac.uk} is part of a collaborating network of archives
organised by the \TeX\ Users Group known as CTAN (Comprehensive \TeX\ 
Archive Network).  The three main archives now follow the same
structure and have identical files ({\tt ftp.tex.ac.uk}, {\tt
  ftp.shsu.edu} and {\tt ftp.uni-stuttgart.de}).

The preferred access method to the UK \TeX\ Archive is using the {\em
gopher} program which has a set of useful indexes to help you locate
what you are looking for, but Internet {\em ftp} access is also very
common.  JANET users may only access the machine using the {\tt
ft-relay} site, as it has no X25 connection. 

The CTAN archives all run an enhanced {\em ftp} server which supports
dynamic compression, uncompression, and archive creation options.
Fetch the top-level file {\tt README.archive-features} for
information.  The server also supports site-defined commands to assist
you. Please read {\tt README.site-commands} for a brief overview.

The main directories which make up CTAN are listed below; readers are
referred to David Jones' {\em Index of \TeX\ Styles and Macros} for
details of macro packages and individual style files. This can be
found in CTAN as {\tt info/tex-styles-and-macros.txt}

{\small
\begin{description}
\item[biblio] contains bibliography-related files, such as
  \BibTeX.
\item[digests] contains back issues of \TeX-related periodicals.
  various aspect of \TeX.
\item[dviware] contains the various dvi-to-whatever filters and drivers.
\item[fonts] contains a collection of fonts, both sources and
  pre-compiled.
\item[graphics] contains utilities and macros related to graphics.
\item[help] contains files which provide an overview to the archive
  and the \TeX\ system.
\item[info] contains files and tutorials which document
\item[indexing] contains utilities and related files for indexing
  documents.
\item[language] contains non-English related implementations of \TeX.
\item[macros] contains macros for \TeX\ and its derivatives in unique
  subdirectories.
\item[support] contains files and programs which can be used in
  support of \TeX.
\item[systems] contains complete system setups, organized by operating
  system.
\item[tools] contains the various archiving tools which users
  may find useful.
\item[web] contains WEB-related files and utilities.
\end{description}
}

Details of where to find public domain, or shareware,
\TeX\ packages for different machines and operating
systems are given in
Figure \ref{systems}. Some readers may prefer to purchase a commercial
package, with support. {\em Neither CTAN not \ukt\ are in a position to
offer support for software in the archive}.
\begin{figure*}
\small
\begin{tabular}{|lllp{2.5in}|}
\hline Name & Environment & CTAN path & Notes\\ \hline 
    em\TeX & DOS, OS/2 & systems/msdos/emtex &the betatest drivers,
    and 386-specific versions of \TeX\ and MF, are in the {\tt
      betatest} subdirectory \\ 
   sb\TeX & DOS & systems/msdos/sbtex & includes latest \TeX\ and
   \Metafont\\
   g\TeX & DOS & systems/msdos/gtex & 386-only \TeX\ and \Metafont,
   which replace parts of em\TeX, and work with Windows memory
   management\\
   \TeX as & DOS & systems/msdos/texas & Large \TeX,
   which replaces \TeX386 in em\TeX, and works with Windows memory
   management\\
   \hline
   Oz\TeX & Mac & systems/mac/oztex & This package is now shareware;
   there is a also multi-lingual version (Euro-Oz\TeX)\\
   CMac\TeX & Mac & systems/mac/cmactex & Port of Unix \TeX,
   including Rokicki's dvips. A fuller version (with large memory) 
   can be purchased.\\
   Direct\TeX & Mac & systems/mac/directtex & \\
   \hline
   pas\TeX & Amiga & systems/amiga/pastex & \\
   \hline
   --- & Atari & systems/atari/lindner-tex-packed-disks & \\
   --- & Atari & systems/atari/cs-tex & \\
   \hline
   web2c \TeX & Unix & systems/unix/web2c & a complete source kit for
   \TeX\ and \Metafont, which should compile on most Unix boxes; needs
   a C compiler.\\
   sparctex & Sun Sparc & systems/unix/unixkit & \\
   --- & DEC Alpha & systems/unix/alpha & for Alpha running Unix\\
   --- & Xenix & systems/unix/xenix & \\
   \hline
   Decus \TeX & VAX/VMS & systems/vms/decus & \\
   ---& Alpha VMS & systems/vms/alpha & for Alpha running VMS\\
   %\hline
   %GhostScript &  * & support/ghostview & PostScript previewer for
   %many platforms, including Mac\\
   %dvips & * & dviware/dvips & popular {\tt dvi} to PostScript
   %driver\\
   %--- & --- & biblio/bibtex/styles/contrib & \BibTeX\ style files\\
   %--- & --- & web/knuth & The files maintained by Don Knuth\\
   \hline
\end{tabular}
\caption{CTAN location of \TeX\ systems for different machines}\label{systems}
\end{figure*}

Please report any problems with CTAN archives via e-mail to {\tt
ctan-mgr@shsu.edu}. The entire archive will be available on CDROM from
early 1994; details will be given in the next issue of \BV.

\section{Unix tapes}
For a complete Unix \TeX\ distribution, a
1/4 inch cartridge, QIC-120 or QIC-150 format (DC600A or DC6150)
can sent with envelope {\em and} stamps for return postage to:
\begin{quote}
    David Osborne\\
    Cripps Computing Centre, \\
    University of Nottingham, \\
    Nottingham NG7 2RD
\end{quote}
Due to currency exchange, this service is offered only within the UK.

\section{PC and Mac disks}
From January 1994 the \ukt\ will start distributing an em\TeX\ kit for
PCs, and an Oz\TeX\ kit for Macintosh, for a small fee to cover
copying and postage costs, and the shareware fee for Oz\TeX. Details
will be given in the next issue of \BV.

%For copies of em\TeX\ (for OS/2, PC-DOS and MS-DOS), and a free %
%catalogue detailing other disk formats, precompiled fonts and lots of
%other goodies, you can also contact: Eigen PD Software, P.O. Box 722,
%Swindon SN2 6YB (tel: 0793-611270) (JANET e-mail address: {\tt
%kellett@uk.ac.cran.rmcs})

Enquiries for \TeX\ for the Atari ST etc. can be directed to:
The South West Software Library, P.O. Box 562, Wimborne, Dorset BH21 2YD
(JANET e-mail address: {\tt mdryden@uk.co.compulink.cix})

The international \TeX\ Users Group can also supply many \TeX\
materials on disk. Contact:
\begin{quote}
  \TeX\ Users Group\\
  PO Box 869\\
  Santa Barbara, CA 93102\\
  USA\\
  {\em Phone:} 805-899-4673 {\em E-mail}: {\tt tug@tug.org}
\end{quote}
\end{article}