Typesetting Mathematics via Latex Using ASCII Editor Emacs/Epoch on the Suns

Eugene F. Schuster

June 22, 1999

Abstract:

This document presents a short introduction to the mathematical text processing system TEX as implemented on the SUN Network in the Department of Mathematical Sciences at UTEP using Epoch, an Open Windows version of the ASCII editor Emacs, and the macro Latex to facilitate document preparation. This writeup is intended as an aid to new T.A.'s, faculty and staff who would like to use TEX or Emacs in writing mathematics, research reports, theses, making overheads, preparing instruction material and computer programs, computer demonstrations, and in helping students prepare class reports, resumes and letters of application for job searches. Hopefully, this document will allow them to progress rapidly to the stage where they can read the technical manuals and begin using the system. Since Emacs running in Solaris 2.6 is menu driven, this report will be of limited use in this environment until the function key binding compatibility problems are resolved. These function key bindings, templates and examples allow the novice to quickly begin using Emacs. Please report any errors or suggestions for revisions to me at gene@math.utep.edu.