FAQ

Is εχT_EX ready for use?

εχT_EX is still under development. When version 0.1 is released then you can consider it to be feature complete for the T_EX compatibility mode. This means that DVI can be produced which is comparable – but not necessarily identical – to the DVI obtained from T_EX.

Under which License is εχT_EX distributed?

The core part of εχT_EX is distributed under the LGPL. Some libraries are used by εχT_EX which come with their own licences.

How is εχT_EX pronounced?

The first sylable is pronounced ex as in expandable. And you know how to pronounce T_EX...

How is εχT_EX typeset?

Here is the (L^AT_EX) definition of the logo for εχT_EX:

  \def\ExTeX{\textrm{% Logo always with serifs
    \ensuremath{\textstyle\varepsilon_{\kern-0.15em\mathcal{X}}}%
    \kern-.15em\TeX
  }}

Which version of Java is required for εχT_EX?

εχT_EX requires Java in version 5.0 or newer. Older versions will not suffice.

Does εχT_EX run under a "free" Java?

εχT_EX is developed with the Sun JDK and the Eclipse system. The last time we checked εχT_EX did not compile with GCJ. If anyone is willing to work on a compatibility layer this help is welcome.

Can εχT_EX be used as Java component?

εχT_EX has been designed with the application as library in mind. Thus interaction with the user or the environemnt are encapsulated and can be replaced. The command line interface is one example how to do it. The test driver for JUnit is also embedding εχT_EX directly.

For a real application as library a texmf tree has to be present. An activity has been started in εχT_EX to provide a texmf tree in the form of jar archives.