     This is a distribution of MusiXTeX version T.114 tailored for Windows XP
or Vista. It assumes that you have already installed MiKTeX version 2.6, 2.7, 
or 2.8. If you have a different OS and/or TeX version, some adjustments in the
installation procedure will be needed but will not be detailed here.

     All users should select or create a folder to temporarily hold the 
unzipped distribution, place MusiXTeX114.zip in it, and unzip, being certain
to "Use folder names". There are 3 top-level folders. MusiXTeXDistribution
contains all the MusiXTeX files and is suitable for any OS. InstallMusiXTeX
contains a batch file for installing the distribution and detailed 
documentation about the installation process. TestTeXInputs contains a
sample MusiXTeX input file that you can use to check your installation.

     Advanced users may wish to follow the quick-install procedure described
just below. Others should consult InstallMusiXTeX\doc\mxinsuse.pdf
before proceeding any further.

Quick Install Steps for Advanced Users with Windows XP or Vista

1. Edit InstallMusiXTeX\installWindows\INSTMUS.bat to reflect appropriate
folder names for your installation

2. Run INSTMUS.bat

3. Add the folder designated TOOLSDIR in INSTMUS.bat to the path.

4. Run MiKTeX settings and add the folder designated ROOTDIR in INSTMUS.bat 
   as a "root"

5. Refresh the MiKTeX filename database.

You can test the installation by compiling the example in TestTeXInputs, or by
navigating to MUSIXTEXdistribution/doc/musixtex/manual and running
lapsview.bat (after editing it to contain the path to your gsview32), which should create musixdoc.ps.

     



