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diff --git a/Master/texmf-dist/doc/latex/base/00readme.txt b/Master/texmf-dist/doc/latex/base/00readme.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..baa863bfc57 --- /dev/null +++ b/Master/texmf-dist/doc/latex/base/00readme.txt @@ -0,0 +1,121 @@ + LaTeX Distribution Guide + + 2003/12/01 + + +WELCOME TO LaTeX! + +This file contains a brief distribution guide for the latest standard +version of the LaTeX document preparation system. + +This system is maintained by The LaTeX3 Project Team. + + ******************************************************** + * Please read this file carefully because it gives * + * important information about other documentation * + * provided with the LaTeX system that will help you * + * in installing and using it. * + ******************************************************** + + ******************************************************** + * The files ltnews*.tex (and ltnews*.dvi, .ps, .pdf) * + * contain the LaTeX newsletters, the highest number * + * being the most recent. * + * * + * Please print this latest edition and distribute it * + * to all users ... and to anyone else who may be * + * interested. * + * * + * It normally fits onto a single sheet, so it can be * + * displayed as a poster. * + ******************************************************** + + +The LaTeX system is described in: + + * LaTeX: A Document Preparation System; Leslie Lamport, Addison-Wesley + + * The LaTeX Companion, 2ed; Mittelbach and Goossens with Braams, + Carlisle and Rowley, Addison-Wesley + + * Guide to LaTeX 4ed; Kopka and Daly, Addison-Wesley + + +This distribution is described in the files ending with .txt. You +should read install.txt before starting to install LaTeX. + +Here is a brief description of some of these files: + + * 00readme.txt is this file. + + * manifest.txt lists all the files in the LaTeX distribution + with one line information about their contents. + + * install.txt describes how to install LaTeX. + + * tex2.txt contains important information for users of extremely + old versions of TeX (pre 1990). + + * autoload.txt describes a variant of LaTeX that is no longer supported. + + * unpacked.txt lists all the files in the unpacked LaTeX distribution. + + * legal.txt and lppl.txt describe the LaTeX copyright, warranty and + copying restrictions. + + * patches.txt describes the update policy and how important changes + will be distributed between release dates. + + * texpert.txt contains information about the installation that is + useful for TeX experts. + + * bugs.txt describes how to submit a bug report for LaTeX. + + +Other documentation files include files with names of the form: + + <xxx>guide.tex + +You will probably need to update your system before you can typeset +these files. Each file needs three LaTeX runs. + + +The following files also contain useful information: + + * ltx3info.tex gives you some information about the LaTeX3 project. + + * the other files ltnews*.* are the news files from previous releases: + these contain useful information but be warned that some of it may + be out-of-date as these files are never changed. + + * manual.err lists errata in: + LaTeX: A Document Preparation System; Leslie Lamport, Addison-Wesley + + * compan.err lists errata in: + The LaTeX Companion; Goossens, Mittelbach and Samarin, Addison-Wesley + + * begleit.err lists errata in: + Der LaTeX-Begleiter; Goossens, Mittelbach and Samarin, Addison-Wesley + + * grphcomp.err lists errata in: + The LaTeX Graphics Companion; Goossens, Rahtz, and Mittelbach, + Addison-Wesley + + * handbuch.err lists errata in: + Das LaTeX-Handbuch; Leslie Lamport, Addison-Wesley + + * webcomp.err lists errata in: + The LaTeX Web Companion; Goossens and Rahtz, Addison-Wesley + + +In general you are not allowed to change the files in this +distribution unless you rename them, *except* for certain +files such as the configuration files, ending with .cfg. +Please see the licence (in lppl.txt) for further details. + + +Please do not request updates from us. Distribution is done only +through the CTAN archives. + + +--- Copyright 2003 the LaTeX3 project. All rights reserved --- |