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1. Download and install the LaTeX program. You may choose between two alternatives
   1. MikTeX  Download the "Basic" version and accept all the default values.
   2. TeX Live. This is a good alternative to MikTeX. (It is not important which one of these two versions you choose - MikTeX may, however, be slightly easier to keep updated).
2. Download and install a LaTeX editor. There are several free alternatives (Choose one of them)
3. If you prefer to use pdfLaTeX (see below), I recommend you to use:
    
   1. TeXworks - A very good and free editor, which is an integrated part of both MikTeX and TeX Live (This means that TeXworks is automatically installed together with MikTeX and TeX Live). TeXworks can also be used with traditional LaTeX, but will then need some "tailoring".

   If you prefer to use the traditional LaTeX, you may still use TeXworks, but you may also consider using:

   • Texniccenter - A good and free editorTexmaker
   • http://www.xm1math.net/texmaker/Texstudio - A very good and free editor
   • WinEdt - A very good shareware alternative
   • You will find several alternative editors by searching the net.

   For traditional LaTeX you should also download and install Ghostscript and GSView from the web page. Accept all default values when you install.

   You should have a pdf-viewer/reader, like Adobe Reader installed on your computer (TeXworks has an integrated pdf-viewer, so you do not need anything extra).

   In addition to the above LaTeX-programs, you will also need a reference management program. There are several available, but JabRef may be the best alternative under Windows.

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