Amiga AmiWeb2c 2.1 Installation Guide

Step‑by‑step guide for installing the AmiWeb2c 2.1 LaTeX distribution on an Amiga 4000 (real or emulated).

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Brand
Amiga
Category
Other software
Document type
Installation Guide
Language
English
Pages
20
File format
PDF
File size
196 KB
Published
06 October, 2026
Updated
06 October, 2026
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Amiga AmiWeb2c 2.1 Installation Guide PDF

About this manual

This guide explains how to install the AmiWeb2c 2.1 LaTeX distribution on an Amiga 4000 running Workbench 3.1, either on real hardware or in an emulator. It covers extracting the required tar archives, setting up the necessary libraries, and configuring the TeX system and ShowDVI previewer.

Additional sections describe installing optional PostScript fonts, configuring ShowDVI for PAL monitors, and setting up the TeX server scripts for editors such as Cygnus Editor. The document also provides notes on other TeX variants (‑eTeX, pdfTeX, omega) and troubleshooting tips for Ghostscript and font handling.

What's inside

  • Preface
  • Installation of the LaTeX system
  • Configuration of ShowDVI
  • Installation of the TeX server
  • PostScript font handling
  • Other TeX variants (‑eTeX, pdfTeX, omega)
  • Ghostscript and pdfTeX issues
  • General PostScript font installation

Specifications

Minimum Motherboard RAM for METAFONT16 MB
TeX version included3.14159
AmiWeb2c distribution version2.1

Frequently asked questions

What RAM is needed for METAFONT to run?

At least 16 MB of Motherboard RAM is required for METAFONT.

How can I configure ShowDVI for a PAL monitor?

Edit ShowDVI.config and change the line "screen‑mode ntsc" to "screen‑mode pal".

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