Bug#81257: tetex-base: amsmath seems to be broken
Package: tetex-base
Version: 1.0.2+20000804-4
Severity: normal
i have a definition for vectors:
\renewcommand{\v}[1]{\ensuremath{{\bf\vec{#1}}}}
just recently, i found this produced vectors with a ~ symbol instead of the
familiar vector symbol. previously, this macro always gave me nice vectors.
in this code snippet:
\documentclass[12pt]{article}
\usepackage{amsmath}
\begin{document}
\begin{equation} \bf\vec{x} \end{equation}
\end{document}
the \vec{} produces a squiggly line, very much like \~. by commenting out
the usepackage for amsmath, \vec produces the familiar vector symbol.
amsmath seems to be the culprit--usepackage{amsmath} swaps the ~ for a
vector sign. not using the package makes everything work as before.
i think tetex was updated a few weeks ago, and it's conceivable that i
haven't noticed this behavior since then; i've been on vacation for awhile.
pete
-- System Information
Debian Release: woody
Kernel Version: Linux satan 2.4.0-test12 #3 SMP Tue Dec 19 11:16:11 PST 2000 i686 unknown
Versions of the packages tetex-base depends on:
ii dpkg 1.7.2 Package maintenance system for Debian
ii texinfo 4.0-5 Documentation system for on-line information
ii perl-5.005-bas 5.005.03-7.1 The Pathologically Eclectic Rubbish Lister
^^^ (Provides virtual package perl5-base)
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