LaTeX Is it just me, or has LaTeX stopped working?

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Users reported issues with LaTeX rendering, experiencing plain text instead of formatted equations. The problem coincided with the release of MathJax version 2.2, which caused temporary processing errors due to file propagation across servers. Clearing browser caches was suggested as a potential fix. Many users confirmed that the issue persisted across different browsers and devices. However, the problem resolved itself after a few hours, with some users noting that a temporary patch was applied to the forum. LaTeX rendering returned to normal, and users expressed relief at the restoration of functionality.
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I haven't been able to see any LaTeX for about an hour. I tried to reboot my computer and even tried internet explorer (instead of firefox), but all I see is plain text.
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It's also stopped rendering for me

##E = -mu^{a}\xi_{a}##

FireFox also
 
Clear your browser cache. They just released 2.2 and there is likely a mix of files.

We released a version 2.2 of MathJax last night, and it takes a few hours for the new files to propagate out to all the servers on the CDN. During that process, some files will have changed to the new version and some will be at the old version, and that can cause processing errors as one part of the MathJax may be using the new code and another may be using the old code. The propagation should not take more than a few hours, so the problem should clear up soon. If the problem doesn't go away by the end of the day, let us know.
 
I have the same problem - I thought it might have been because I was on an IPad, but I have moved to my laptop and the LaTeX is still not processing - on IE and Chrome I tried.
 
So that's what the problem is - I noticed it stopped working about 4 hours ago, but I wasn't sure if it just me. As it wasn't working neither here nor at the other forum (CF), I decided to wait before trying to correct/investigate.
 
It looks fine now. I didn't do anything to make it work (like clear the cache).
 
Greg has temporarily patched the forum. That's what MathJax suggests at their site.
 
Looks like MathJax is back to normal - at least for me. I have removed the 2-2 patch at CF and LaTeX displays OK.
 
Borek said:
Looks like MathJax is back to normal - at least for me. I have removed the 2-2 patch at CF and LaTeX displays OK.

Good news! I'll use the general "latest" link soon.
 

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