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Wouldn't it be possible to just write a front end for the iPad, and run a LaTeX service in the cloud? I think this would be by far the easiest way to do it, and

• eegilbert 15y ago
  That's effectively what LaTeX Lab does. http://docs.latexlab.org http://docs.latexlab.org
• gurkendoktor 15y ago
  I am sure many papers have been written in LaTeX on machines slower than the iPad, and on laptops with less capable batteries. I don't see a reason why this would be unreasonable to do on the client (except for reasons mentioned in the article, of course).
• omaranto 15y ago
  Of course it's possible and desirable so someone has already done it: http://itunes.apple.com/en/app/tex-touch/id377627321?mt=8 http://itunes.apple.com/en/app/tex-touch/id377627321?mt=8
• tammer 15y ago
  A cloud service would be nice for a pretty frontend, but isn't at all necessary. iSSH + Dropbox + home server with full LaTeX installation = typography-fu. Many people seem to think that tablets functioning as "laptop replacements" means duplicating all laptop functionality on tablet hardware. I take "replacement" to it's full meaning, in that a tablet allows you to develop on a server while making no compromise on portability. If you wants to carry around the full LaTeX installation, you need a laptop. If you want a laptop replacement, you can't expect to not replace your way of working.