TeX Live
A free software distribution for the TeX document production system that includes major TeX-related programs, macro packages, and fonts
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| + | TeX Typesetting Engine | Includes the powerful TeX typesetting engine, which processes input files and produces high-quality documents |
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| + | LaTeX Support | Provides comprehensive LaTeX support, allowing users to create structured documents |
| + | Font Collections | Bundled with a rich collection of fonts, ensuring diverse typographic choices. |
| + | Macro Packages | Includes essential macro packages like amsmath, graphicx, and hyperref |
| + | BibTeX and Biber | Manage bibliographies effortlessly using these tools |
| + | Customizable Document Classes | Choose from various document classes (e.g., article, book, beamer) for different document types (articles, books, presentations) |
| + | Math Typesetting | Excels at rendering complex mathematical expressions, equations, and symbols |
| + | Package Manager (tlmgr) | Install, update, and manage packages via the command line |
| + | Multilingual | Supports multiple languages and character encodings |
| + | DVI and PDF Output | Generate both DVI and PDF files from TeX source |
| + | Customizable Page Layout | Adjust margins, headers, and footers to suit your document |
| + | Graphics Inclusion | Seamlessly include graphics (e.g., PNG, EPS) in your documents |
| + | Table Creation | Enables the creation of well-formatted and professional-looking tables |
| + | Indexing and Glossaries | Automates the creation of indexes and glossaries, improving document navigation and reference |
| + | Version Control Integration | Use with Git, SVN, or other version control systems |
| + | Security | Has secure defaults that help prevent attacks from viruses on any system |
| + | Unicode Support | Essential for handling documents in various languages that use Unicode characters and fonts |
| - | Package Installation Complexity | Doesn’t offer on-the-fly package installation. Users need to install packages manually. |
| - | Initial Download Size | The default installation includes everything, resulting in a larger initial download size. |
| - | Slower GUI | The graphical interface can be slower compared to MiKTeX. |
| - | Update Delays | Package updates may take a few days after CTAN (Comprehensive TeX Archive Network) releases. |
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