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Possible Duplicate: Differences between LuaTeX, ConTeXt and XeTeX What are the differences between LuaLaTeX and XeLaTeX? Why should someone prefer one over the other?
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When I started using TeX, it was easy to build. Today I discovered that I can use different flavor of LaTeX to build my (La)TeX files. Is there a general rule of which flavor I should consider for a ...
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I just asked about Documentation on the Algorithms or Techniques LaTeX uses for Text Layout, which lead to Alternatives to LaTeX which pointed out some tools such as ConTeXt. I also have heard of ...
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I know that LaTeX and ConTeXt are extensions of TeX but each is based in a different philosophy. Beyond of its tex engines (ConTeXt works with LuaTeX for example) this question is focused to ...
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I have used Latex several times for small papers and thesis' for University. So I know a bit about how to create formulars, tables and stuff. However, I still consider myself a newbie, who barely ...
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I have been using LaTeX for five years now and have been using PDFLaTeX ever since. I find it hard to monitor the progress of LaTeX development. Recently there is a lot of talk about XeTeX. What is ...
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There are questions on TeX.sX already about what the differences between LuaLaTeX and XeLaTeX are (Differences between LuaTeX, ConTeXt and XeTeX), what one should be keep in mind when going from ...
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I am starting to learn LaTeX and I really like what I am seeing. However, I get the feeling I should actually start with another 'TeX' version. I've been reading about different options. Some ...
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I am confused about what TeX and its offspring (LaTeX, pdfTeX/pdfLaTeX, e-TeX, ConTeXt, LuaTeX, etc.) are. Some, like LaTeX, seem like add ons to TeX (maybe a change to the eyes and mouth, but not ...
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I think my question is: Should I abandon pdflatex, possibly for xetex or context, and a TeX/LaTeX based macro writing approach, possibly for a LuaTeX or LaTeX3 based approach? Possibly relevant to ...
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In this question Differences between LuaTeX, ConTeXt and XeTeX various differences between LuaTeX and XeTeX (and ConTeXt) are discussed. And in this question Using XeLaTeX instead of pdfLaTeX a recipe ...
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For my thesis, I use biblatex for the bibliography. As seen here, biblatex is not compatible, with \usepackage[utf8x]{inputenc}. It was reported as close but I still have the same problem with my ...
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How can I use the Calibri font in LaTeX? I am using the following commands: \usepackage{fontspec} \setmainfont{Calibri} I get the following error message: ! Fatal fontspec error: "cannot-use-...
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When I first started using TeX, I felt overwhelmed by the myriad of names — BibTeX, XeTeX, LaTeX, XeLaTeX, ConTeXt, LuaTeX, MacTeX, TeXLive — and more. I didn't know the packages from the programs ...
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I want to use a really cool open-source OpenType font with my LaTeX document. I was told that either I could go through a long process of converting the OpenType font to one useable by LaTeX, or I ...
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