latex:tldr:952f7
latex: Compile a DVI document.
$ latex ${source-tex}
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The command "latex ${source-tex}" is likely intended to typeset a LaTeX document from the source-tex file.
Here is the breakdown:
- "latex" is the name of the command to be executed. It is the command-line interface for the LaTeX typesetting system.
- "${source-tex}" refers to a variable named "source-tex". The exact value of this variable depends on the context in which the command is being used. It could be a filename or a path to a LaTeX document file.
When this command is executed, the LaTeX engine (represented by "latex") will process the specified LaTeX document file (the value of "${source-tex}"), converting it into a typeset output such as a PDF or DVI file.
It's worth noting that the command being used assumes that the "latex" command is already installed and properly configured on the system.
This explanation was created by an AI. In most cases those are correct. But please always be careful and
never run a command you are not sure if it is safe.