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BTW, I got Elmer compiled. Thanks for your interest.

Once I install latex, then what,... just use it to process the *.tex
files and latex'll then output some *.ps or *.pdf files ?

When you describe latex output as fantastic, to what exactly are you
referring ?

Cordially,

Courtney


On Mon, 2005-09-26 at 21:05, James P. Kinney III wrote:
> Those are raw latex files. You will need a latex setup to compile them.
> They will produce fantastic postscript or PDF files.
> 
> You can also open them using some WYSYWIG tools like Lyx, Kylix and some
> others. It will let you look at the content without having to wade much
> through the layout code.
> 
> Unless you _liked_ the f4 key (show commands) from the old dos
> wordperfect (great tool!).
> 
> On Mon, 2005-09-26 at 19:51 -0500, Courtney Thomas wrote:
> > I've, for the first time, encountered documentation in the form of ~.tex
> > files, for a scientific suite of programs and don't know how to make use
> > of it.
> > 
> > For example, how do you just simply view the files ?
> > 
> > What's the merit of using Tex for documentation vis-a-vis alternatives ?
> > 
> > Guidance appreciated,
> > 
> > Courtney
> > 
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