Using the Linux Command-Line
Ampersand
used to background programs, e.g.,
gedit &
list backgrounded jobs with
jobs
;
alternatively, if started without a
&
, then
Ctrl-z
then
bg
.
History
use up and down arrows;
or type
history
and choose
!<command-num>
(N.B. the "
!
")
Command Completion — TAB
Hit the TAB key once or sometimes twice. . .
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TeX Source Files
The Edit, Compile, View Cycle
Command-line vs GUIs
Kile
TeXMaker
TeXnicCenter
Example Kile Session
Example Command-Line Session
Compilation Errors: Types
Compilation Errors: Messages
Warning: Font generation
Hands-On Sessions in this Course
Using the Linux Command-Line
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