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by geoguy09
Thu Oct 22, 2009 5:07 pm
Forum: Decision Guidance
Topic: MikTex vs. ProTeXt on Windows 7
Replies: 1
Views: 26280

MikTex vs. ProTeXt on Windows 7

Hi, I am new to using Latex and would like to use either MikTex or ProText on windows 7. Listed are what I plan to use it for:

- Math and science related material, undergrad and grad class note-taking, reports, general note-taking. Trying to learn and use and better alternative to Word/OOo Writer ...
by geoguy09
Thu Sep 17, 2009 1:43 am
Forum: TeX Live and MacTeX
Topic: Windows 7 x64 installation directory trouble
Replies: 4
Views: 7871

Re: Windows 7 x64 installation directory trouble

Thanks Thorsten. That did not work and I am using MagicDisc for disk image mounting, which has not given me any trouble with Win7. The recommended installation in the user guide does not work. I will download and attempt to manually install the tarball. Plus I'd like to try 2009 beta version. I ...
by geoguy09
Wed Sep 16, 2009 3:05 pm
Forum: TeX Live and MacTeX
Topic: Windows 7 x64 installation directory trouble
Replies: 4
Views: 7871

Windows 7 x64 installation directory trouble

Hi, after I mounted the iso image for TeXLive 2008 and attempted to install, the installer listed the default directory as not writable. I have attempted to change the path with some alternatives but with no success. My program file options are Program Files and Program Files (x86) for 32-bit apps ...