- There are many ways you can prepare your documents in latex. You shall need three software for latex: an editor, a latex compiler, and a picture drawing software. There are many ways to get them. Some of them are mentioned below:
- (Easiest option) For windows: Download and install TeXnicCenter (editor) and Miktex (compiler). For drawing pictures, there are some tools for windows and you can choose one of them (although most of them are not fully convenient). Inkscape, Xfig for Windows are two good ones. You shall draw the pictures here and then add to your latex document by editor and then compile. Keep your internet connection alive while compiling.
- In Linux: Latex editors, compiler, and drawing tool (xfig) is available or can be added in linux. Latex is best here. However, if you are not familiar with linux and you do not have linux installed in your PC, then this way may not be convenient for you.
- Online LaTeX Compilation: Compiler and online editor are available in the internet. Search google for such online sites. You shall draw picture in other places and supply here.
- CygWin for windows: Cygwin is a linux emulator for windows. It is like using linux as an application of windows. It does not need linux to be installed in your computer. You can download cygwin, install and run in your windows PC.
- Beamer: Beamer is a package in latex. When you include this package, you can write some beamer instructions in latex and it will produce presentation file in pdf.
- Latex is compulsory in the course MSCS 894 (Research Methodology) in the next semester. So, if you can learn it now, you can get some bonus marks in this semester and become ahead for the next semester.