[OS X TeX] teTeX download problems

[Ross Moore]

> I've just made my 5th unsuccessful attempt to download teTeX. The first 
> 4 attempts were downloading the old disk image and the last attempt was 
> with the new i-installer. So far I have downloaded 25MB, 51MB, 48MB, 
> 17MB & 12MB. Every time I have lost the connection and have to start all 
> over again. This is driving me crazy.
> 
> 1. Could you chop the download into smaller portions? No larger than 10 
> MBs.
> 
> or, if that's not possible
> 
> 2. Can I just buy a CD of this software.

Yes.
Join a TeX User Group (e.g. TUG, see http://www.tug.org)
and you will be sent it, along with other useful CDs,
as part of the benefits of membership.

At this site, you should find a list of other User Groups
that may be more convenient to where you live.

 
> all the best,
> Jo.
> 
> (Am I the only one having this problem? - my telephone bill can't take 
> much more of this).

Sure.
So paying a User Group subscription may be more attractive.


Note that "free software" does not mean cost-free.
It means that the software is licensed to allow users freedom to
use it and request/suggest/submit changes.

Supporting a User Group is a very good way to choose to pay for software
that is available with these freedoms, since it helps to ensure that
there are developers who will continue to provide their work and support.


Hope this helps,

	Ross Moore
 
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