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In order to install and run ConTeXt on Windows you need the following:
- A TeX installation (such as MikTeX, Texlive, ConTeXt standalone distribution)
- Ruby
- Your favorite text editor
By default, ConTeXt produces pdf files. But if for some reason (using PStricks, eps images, xetex) you want to follow the dvi->ps->pdf route, you will also need ghostscript.
This page explains how to obtain all of them.
General Information
TeX is a complex piece of software that needs lot of pieces to work together. In order to make this task simple, there are many TeX _distributions_ that bundle all the components needed for a TeX system to run. There are different pros and cons of choosing a particular distribution. You need decide which one matches your needs better. As a Windows user, you have the following options:
- MikTeX is an up-to-date TeX distribution for Windows. It includes many different TeX formats, and its greatest feature is a package manager, which updates various LaTeX packages, ConTeXt bundle, and the executable files frequently. However, MikTeX is not include the bleeding edge binaries; it lags by about 3--4 months. So, unless you want to use the bleeding edge binaries, MikTeX should be alright. (XeTeX users should keep in mind that MikTeX does not have support for XeTeX right now).
- Texlive
- ConTeXt standalone distribution
- W32TeX
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