Solving Problems With pdftex & MikTeX: Tips For Presentations

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The discussion centers on the challenges of using the pdftex package with the foils package for presentations. User Warren highlights compatibility issues, specifically mentioning that pdftex struggles with geometry and color options. The recommendation is to utilize pdflatex instead of pdftex for better compatibility and functionality in creating presentations.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of LaTeX document preparation system
  • Familiarity with the pdftex and pdflatex commands
  • Knowledge of the foils package for presentations
  • Basic concepts of geometry and color options in LaTeX
NEXT STEPS
  • Research the differences between pdftex and pdflatex
  • Explore the foils package documentation for advanced features
  • Learn about geometry package options in LaTeX
  • Investigate color management in LaTeX presentations
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This discussion is beneficial for LaTeX users, particularly those creating presentations, as well as developers and researchers looking to optimize their document preparation process using pdftex and pdflatex.

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Anyone here get pdftex package to work? I'm using it along with the foils package to make a presentation. pdftex doesn't like the geometry or color options.
 
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Perhaps you meant to use pdflatex.

- Warren
 

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