.. reproducible research tutorial file, created by ARichards

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LaTeX
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About LaTeX
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:math:`\textrm{\LaTeX}` is a typesetting language.  This page will go over :math:`\textrm{\LaTeX}` basics and installation.

Installation
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GNU/Linux
^^^^^^^^^

There are alternative ways to install :math:`\textrm{\LaTeX}` in Linux however by installing the following you are ensuring that you will
have all the pieces you will need for most any language you might use.

.. code-block:: none

    ~$ sudo apt-get install texlive-full


Mac OS X
^^^^^^^^

There are alternative ways to install :math:`\textrm{\LaTeX}` in OS X however by installing the following you are ensuring that you will
have all the pieces you will need.

1. Vist the `MacTex page <http://www.tug.org/mactex/2011>`_ and download the **MacTeX.mpkg.zip** package.
2. Under **Downloads** double-click the zip file
3. Double-click the **MacTeX-xxxx.mpkg** installer and follow the prompts.