Re: Powerdot problem/TexLIve

On Fri, 1 Nov 2024 16:05:51 -0600
Karl Berry <[email protected]> wrote:

> Hi Rolf,
> 
>     I (carelessly) left off the final "-" and got an error. 
> 
> I added a note on that command about the -.
> 
>     I guess that on some systems the "zcat" dodge is necessary.
> 
> Yes. Any system not using GNU tar.
> 
>     took a gigantic amount of time (10, 12 hours?) 
> 
> I added a note that it can take hours. How many depends on how fast
> your network is, among other things. I wish it could be faster, but
> there's no simple way.

Indeed there is not.  As long as one is forewarned, the fact that a
great deal of time is required is not really a problem.

> Thanks for reporting your experience. Glad the whole thing fixed the
> problem induced by gs. --best, karl.

Thanks very much for your email.  It is gratifying when one's comments
are noted and acted upon.  Your response is completely satisfying.
Overall the TexLive system is a great service, and seems to be getting
better all the time. You and your co-workers have a great deal to be
proud of.

cheers,

Rolf

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