You will need access to a tex program like MikTex on the PCs, TexShop on the Macs to make things happen. Next you'll need an editor to enter your text. TeXShop comes with it's own integrated editor (great!) that starts up when you launch TeXShop. The MikTex download comes with an editor called Texworks. Also, you may want to consult Humke for some pointers on how to get going.
Here are some files you will want to download:
After saving "definitions.tex", use the tex application to process it (using latex) or open a shell window and type
"latex definitions.tex" This will produce a "definitions.pdf" or "definitions.dvi" file and
a "definitions.log" file. The .log file contains a list of how latex processed
the original .tex file; the .pdf and .dvi files are viewable. To see it use your tex application or type
"xdvi definitions.dvi &" in your shell window. This will bring up a
previewer.
Here is a ``real paper'' to download and play with:
Best of Luck!!
pdh
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