Powerdot problem.

[Rolf Turner]

On Fri, 1 Nov 2024 01:15:45 +0000
"Schneider, Thomas \(NIH/NCI\) \[E\] via texhax" <texhax at tug.org> wrote:

> Rolf:
> 
> > Can you (or anyone) give me any guidance. I'm floundering and way
> > out of my depth. Please try to express things simply, and to give
> > complete recipes. Sorry for being demanding, but I really need
> > help, expressed in a way that can be comprehended by someone like
> > myself, who is a bit slow!!!
> 
> These things are often quite obscure.  I had the problems you
> mentioned an solved them.  I suspect that the issue may just be that
> you are not starting with fresh files.

I really don't think that that is the problem.  I have tried things
in a new clean directory, with no improvement in the result.
> 
> 1. I suggest completely upgrade your entire tex system.

<SNIP>

I am about to try this suggestion.  I read the instructions on the
tug.org web page

  https://tug.org/texlive/quickinstall.html

and it looks like it *might* be within my capabilities.  Wish me luck.

cheers,

Rolf

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