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deep1283today at 5:55 AM1 replyview on HN

If you’re installing this on a fresh machine, the network installer is usually the smoother option. The full ISO is great if you’re setting up multiple systems or need an offline install, but for most people the net install saves some headaches.


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dngraytoday at 6:56 AM

The last time I did this I used the isolandoftex docker image and set it up with DevContainers in vscode https://eccentric.dk/2025/08/25/using-texlive-with-dev-conta...