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diff --git a/README.markdown b/README.markdown index 0ac3e6797fb3..5180d513215f 100644 --- a/README.markdown +++ b/README.markdown @@ -2,34 +2,28 @@ PKGBUILD for context-minimals ============================= The ConTeXt Minimal <http://wiki.contextgarden.net/ConTeXt_Minimals> is -a complete, up-to-date ConTeXt distribution which can be upgraded -efficiently. It can be used to install either the stable or the beta -version of ConTeXt. It can also be used in parallel with existing TeX -installtions such as MikTeX, TeXLive, or older minimal installation. It -is aimed towards ConTeXt users, so it does not include LaTeX specific -packages and binaries. +a complete, up-to-date ConTeXt distribution. It's main feature is that, unlike +Texlive, it provides an isolated installation of ConTeXt that is easy to update. +The Minimals target ConTeXt users and does not include LaTeX specific packages +and binaries. -This PKGBUILD installs the ConTeXt related files at +This PKGBUILD provides an easy way to install the Minimals at /opt/context-minimals -To use the minimals distribution, you need to run +To use the Minimals, initialize `$PATH` and some TeX related +variables by executing source /opt/context-minimals/setuptex -in the shell from which you want to invoke context. After sourcing -setuptex, you can run ConTeXt mkII using +To run MkIV for the first time after installation or update, first source +`setuptex` and then run - texexec filename + mtxrun --generate -To run mkIV for the first time, you need to run +as a normal user (**and not as root**). - luatools --generate - -as a normal user (*and not as root*). You need to rerun this command as a -normal user each time you upgrade. - -All bugs can be reported at the ConTeXt mailing list +Report any bugs at the ConTeXt mailing list <http://wiki.contextgarden.net/ConTeXt_Mailing_Lists> |