From: "Andreas S." <usenet@...>
Date: 2005-11-03T00:42:10+09:00
Subject: Re: PDF with Arabic

Tobin Harris wrote:
> Hi Andreas
> 
> Sounds like an interesting approach. Would you be able to give me some 
> pointers as to the libraries you use. If you wouldn't mind, I have a couple 
> of questions:
> 
> - Is there a lib for Ruby that is considered best for integrating with 
> Latex?
> - Could the libs be used on a shared server, without sysadmin intervention?
> - What's the best way for me to start playing with LaTex/Ruby to see if it 
> will work?

Hi,

you don't need a library. Just create a Latex template file with 
embedded ruby (ERb), compile it to a latex file and run "pdflatex 
yourfile.tex". You need a full latex installation on the server, though. 
On a shared web server I wouldn't count on that.

Andreas