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I have downloaded TexLive 2015 DVD, and it appears that Linux Commands can be used to install TexLive.

I went to the TexLive website, and they suggest using the MacTex Distribution which agains is a 2 GB + download.

Would it be safe to install from the TeXLive DVD on a MAC?

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    It is the same installation. MacTeX is just TeX Live packaged to make it easier for Mac users to install (actually once downloaded, it is probably the easiest TeX live installation compared to Linux and Windows)
    – daleif
    Commented Nov 30, 2015 at 13:51
  • I even install TeXLive directly to Windows 10, since I don't like MikTeX & C... It is the best distribution for every modern platform. MacTeX adds some pieces of software like TeXShop and others, but the engine is TeXLive.
    – Siminore
    Commented Nov 30, 2015 at 15:29
  • @daleif Would it be prudent to use, the Linux Commands in the Mac OSX Terminal to install it then?
    – Indian
    Commented Dec 1, 2015 at 11:26
  • @Indian, not really. It might not setup the texbin stuff, and you might need to add the path manually. But if you know what you are doing, then there should not be any problems
    – daleif
    Commented Dec 1, 2015 at 11:58
  • If you are installing from the DVD, then remember to update it afterwards.
    – daleif
    Commented Dec 1, 2015 at 12:06

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