LaTeX Find LaTeX for Your Papers/Homework - Quick Reference Manual

[Newtime]

I've been typing up all my papers/homework in Maple 12 but numerous professors have suggested I get LaTeX or Tek (is what I think he said, may have been "tex"-he has a thick german accent). Anyway, I googled a bit and found various links to various programs and codes and everything but I can't decide what I would need and what I would not need. A quick reference manual would also be great.

Also, if this is posted in the wrong section, I apologize and will move it if directed but "General Math" was the only place where I thought I could get a good answer.

Thanks.

 

[CompuChip]

Are you using Windows? In that case, my post in this thread may help you get started.

 

[n!kofeyn]

http://www.tug.org/mactex/"

http://www.tug.org/protext/"

Both of these have everything packaged together, and are relatively easy to setup.

 

[maverick_starstrider]

LaTeX is pronounced latek. The "X" is actually a greak chi. Personally I use TeXmaker on windows.

 

[Newtime]

Thanks for the replies, all. I'll look into each.

 

[Edgardo]

Here's a nice tutorial on how to install Latex for windows:
http://www.artofproblemsolving.com/LaTeX/AoPS_L_About.php

And here a video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NeNOj_Ulys8&fmt=18