An example of processing a file through TeX Listed below is a complete example session for processing a file called 'tester.tex' through TeX on the SGI machine 'cronus'. The contents of the file are listed out using the UNIX cat command, and the xdvi command is entered in order to preview the formatted file on an X-Windows terminal. Commands that are typed by the user must be given in lower case. These three lines are just comments. Transcript written on tester.log.
Various messages follow while the '.dvi' file is processed and printed.
After a short delay your file will be printed on the central PostScript laser printer in IT Services. The printout will then be made available for you at IT Services Reception.