Is it just me, or has LaTeX stopped working?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around issues with LaTeX rendering on the forum, specifically related to a recent update of MathJax. Participants share their experiences and troubleshooting steps regarding the functionality of LaTeX in various browsers and devices.

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  • Technical explanation, Debate/contested, Meta-discussion

Main Points Raised

  • Some participants report that LaTeX has stopped rendering, experiencing issues across different browsers including Firefox, Internet Explorer, and Chrome.
  • One participant suggests clearing the browser cache as a potential solution, referencing a recent update to MathJax that may have caused file propagation issues.
  • Another participant notes that they initially thought the issue was related to using an iPad, but the problem persisted on a laptop.
  • Several participants mention that the issue seemed to start around the same time, indicating a possible widespread problem rather than isolated cases.
  • Some participants report that LaTeX rendering has returned to normal without any action on their part, while others mention a temporary patch applied to the forum.
  • There are mentions of removing a specific patch related to MathJax, which seems to have resolved the rendering issues for some users.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree that there was a widespread issue with LaTeX rendering, but there is no consensus on the exact cause or the effectiveness of the proposed solutions. Some users report resolution while others continue to experience problems.

Contextual Notes

The discussion highlights the dependency on server-side updates and file propagation, which may affect the rendering of LaTeX. There are also indications of varying experiences based on different devices and browsers.

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Users experiencing similar issues with LaTeX rendering, particularly those using MathJax on various browsers and devices.

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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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