Best Tex Software for Reading Tex Files: Expert Recommendations

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For reading TeX files, several software options are recommended based on the operating system. On Unix systems, xdvi is a suitable choice, while Windows users can utilize MikTeX, which is compatible with all current Windows versions and is available for free. Additionally, WinEdt serves as a graphical user interface for MikTeX. There are also mentions of other TeX readers for Windows, though specific names are not provided. The discussion highlights the availability of resources and links for further exploration of TeX software.
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i need software that allows me to read a tex file any recommendations?
 
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What os are you using? Under unix you can use xdvi, under windows I just use miktex, which let's you preview it.

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anyother softwares?
btw I am using win 98.
 
http://www.princeton.edu/~gchouse/tex.htm
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You can get MikTeX, which runs on all currently produced Windows OS's, for free along with WinEdt, a windows based graphical user interface.

I think there might be an easier way though. I believe there exist TeX readers for Windows... where they are, I do not know.

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