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+ 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. ---