[OS X TeX] version of hyperref in Gerben's distribution?

[Maarten Sneep]

On 12 aug 2004, at 16:40, Gary L. Gray wrote:

> It appears that the version of hyperref installed by Gerben's 
> distribution is v6.73n. I am trying to typeset something that appears 
> to require at least v6.73o (the current version of hyperref is 
> v6.74m). Is there any reason I shouldn't simply use the new version? 
> Are there some files that are particular to Gerben's distribution that 
> I should be aware of?

The only installation dependent file I'm aware of is hyperref.cfg 
(loading the default driver set). I don't think that Gerben changed 
that from the default.

> I usually don't worry about just using a newer version except that 
> hyperref scares me. :-)

Install hyperref in your local or private tree and try it, you can then 
always revert back to what Gerben delivered. However, when Gerben (or 
rather teTeX updates), be sure to remember that you did install a 
different version into your local or private tree. You may then need to 
remove it to use the new version in the main tree.

teTeX isn't on the fastest update cycle, and regularly falls behind a 
few versions on important packages. I'm sure a new tree will be 
released shortly to get back in sync with the New LaTeX companion.

Maarten

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