1. Introduction

  • TeX - developed by Donald Knuth in 1978.

  • LaTeX - a special version of TeX, understands TeX commands. Introduced in 1985. 

  • Conventions: Pronounced as lah-teck, lay-teck, or lay-tecks. Written as TeX and LaTeX (unusual capitalization).

  • Written as  \(\LaTeX\)
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