Pdf of Not So Short Intro to Latex

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around issues related to downloading the PDF version of "The Not So Short Introduction to LaTeX2e" by Oetiker. Participants share their experiences and troubleshooting steps regarding browser compatibility and potential malware concerns.

Discussion Character

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant reports difficulties downloading the PDF, encountering a browser freeze when attempting to allow an add-on.
  • Another participant successfully downloads the PDF from a provided link without issues.
  • A suggestion is made to try a different browser, which resolves the issue for one participant who initially used Internet Explorer.
  • Concerns are raised about potential malware affecting the original poster's browser, with a suggestion to use the 'save as' function to download the PDF directly.
  • Participants discuss the differences between Internet Explorer and Firefox, with one suggesting that malware might behave differently across browsers.
  • There is mention of a recent security issue with Firefox, raising further questions about browser security.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree that browser choice can affect the ability to download the PDF, but there is disagreement regarding the source of the problem, with some attributing it to potential malware and others suggesting it is simply a browser compatibility issue.

Contextual Notes

Limitations include the lack of information about the specific malware concerns and the varying experiences with different browsers that remain unresolved.

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Pdf of "Not So Short Intro to Latex"

Hi everyone

I'm trying to download "The Not So Short Introduction to LaTeX2e" by Oetiker, but every link I try I get the message "This webpage wants to run the following add-on: 'Zeon Corporation' from 'Zeon Corporation'." Then I am asked if I want to allow this add on.

When I click 'allow' my browser freezes, and then shuts down. This happens every time. I can't find a direct download of the pdf.

Can someone help me please?
 
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What browser are you using? Try a different one.
 


Well now I feel like a real idiot. Yes, that worked. Thank you Doc Al!

I was using Internet Explorer (I'm not saying anything), and then I tried Firefox and it worked.

Thanks again.
 


qspeechc said:
I was using Internet Explorer

Doc Al's link works fine for me using IE.

You have probably picked up some malware from somewhere else on the web.
 


Yeah could be malware, meanwhile, you could right click the link of Doc al, use the 'save as' function and after downloading open the pdf with the acrobat reader
 


AlephZero said:
You have probably picked up some malware from somewhere else on the web.

Then why does it work in Firefox?
 


Because Firefox isn't IE.
 

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