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diff --git a/Master/texmf-dist/doc/latex/base/vtex.txt b/Master/texmf-dist/doc/latex/base/vtex.txt deleted file mode 100644 index 64e913ee6dc..00000000000 --- a/Master/texmf-dist/doc/latex/base/vtex.txt +++ /dev/null @@ -1,175 +0,0 @@ - LaTeX installation instructions for VTeX 4.x - - 1996 June 25 - -SUMMARY -======= - -This file contains instructions on how to install LaTeX for -VTeX 4.x. Before reading this file, you may read -install.txt, which will explain how the LaTeX installation works -in general. - -This file describes: - - * How to save any old version of LaTeX. - - * How to configure LaTeX. - - * How to unpack the LaTeX distribution. - - * How to create the LaTeX format. - - * How to install the LaTeX files. - - * What to do if you have any problems. - - * Possible problems with versions earlier than 4.2 - -REQUIREMENTS -============ - -In addition to the LaTeX distribution files, you will also need the -following: - - * Standard VTeX distribution files - - * Customization files for VTeX fonts - TEXSYS.CFG LV1CMR.FD - FONTMATH.CFG LV1CMSS.FD LV1LCMSS.FD - SFONTS.CFG LV1CMTT.FD LV1LCMTT.FD - LV1ENC.DEF - - These files can be obtained from - http://www.micropress-inc.com/latexcfg.zip - -SAVING ANY OLD VERSION OF LaTeX -=============================== - -VTeX allows LaTeX 2.09 and LaTeX 2E to coexist on the same system. -LaTeX 2E is normally installed in the subdirectory VTEX/L2E, while -LaTeX 2.09 is in VTEX/SRC. - - Because of file name conflicts, you have to ensure that: - - when using LaTeX 2E - * The input directory path lists VTEX/L2E before VTEX/SRC - * The format file field is set to "LATEX" - when using LaTeX 2.09 - * The input directory path lists VTEX/SRC before VTEX/L2E - * The format file field is set to "LPLAIN" - -CONFIGURING LATEX -================= - - To configurate LaTeX 2E for use with VTeX, you have to - <1> copy the customization files listed above into the - VTEX/L2E subdirectory, - <2> insert this directory into the input path *prior* to VTEX/SRC - <3> select the LATEX format in the [Run]/[Typeset] dialog. - - If you are using MicroPress' distribution, <1> and <2> are done - automatically. - - -UNPACKING THE DISTRIBUTION -========================== - - If you are using the MicroPress distribution, all unpacking is done - automatically during the installation. - - If you are usign the CTAN distribution, you should unpack the files - manually: - - assuming that VTEX has been installed in C:\VTEX, - * create subdirectory L2E (C:\VTEX\L2E) - * switch to it - * copy all CTAN distribution files there - * copy all MicroPress customization file there - * append C:/VTEX/L2E to the beginning of the input path - using the [Setup]/[Directories] menu item of the shell. - * run - VTEXWS -i unpack.ins (Windows) - or - VTEX3S -i unpack.ins (DOS) - -CREATING THE LaTeX FORMAT -========================= - - If you are using the MicroPress distribution, this is done - automatically. - - To create format files manually, run - (in the C:/VTEX/L2E subdirectory) - - VTEXWS -i -m LATEX.LTX (Windows, Small TeX) - VTEXWB -i -m LATEX.LTX (Windows, Big TeX) - VTEX3S -i -m LATEX.LTX (DOS, Small TeX) - VTEX3B -i -m LATEX.LTX (DOS, Big TeX) - - Notice that you do not need to issue all four commands. The formats - for DOS and Windows are identical; and, unless you are using a 4mb - machine, you should not use Small TeX at all. - - Technical info: - The names of the format files are LATEX.FM2 and LATEX.FM3 - (small and big versions). The "-i" switch runs VTEX in the - IniTeX mode; the "-m" switch forces creation of the LATEX.EMF - file which is used by the editors for syntax hilighting of - LaTeX documents. - - -GETTING A WORKING LaTeX -======================= - - If you followed all the previous steps, you now have a fully working - installation. - -CHECKING THAT THE INSTALLATION WORKED -===================================== - - To insure that the installation worked, you may want to run - - VTEX## &LATEX ltxcheck.tex - (## is WS, WB, 3S, or 3B, as above) - - you should get a complain about missing dc fonts. At this time, VTeX - distribution does not use dc fonts. If you really need them, you can - obtain them from CTAN. - - -PROBLEMS -======== - - If you run into unexpected problems during the installation, - please contact us for assistance. - - -Email : micropress-inc.com -Http : www.micropress-inc.com -Fax : 1 718 575 8038 -Voice : 1 718 575 1816 -Post : MicroPress, Inc. - 6830 Harrow Street - Forest Hills NY 11375 - - -CLEARING UP -=========== - - If you are short on space, you can delete all files with the - extension .dtx after the installation. - -SYSTEM-SPECIFIC SECTIONS -======================== - - Everything above fully applies to all versions of VTeX starting - with 4.00. - - However, some previous versions did not correctly configure or - detect SliTeX fonts (before 4.14) and AmsTeX fonts (before 4.12). - These problems can be solved by updating the customization files. - - ---- Copyright 1996 by MicroPress, Inc. and the LaTeX3 project --- ---- All rights reserved. --- |