Review TeX Live binary directory naming approach for IBM architectures

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Problem Description

During the review of PR #1179 (Add TeX Live and Pandoc installation for ppc64le), a discussion arose about the approach for handling TeX Live binary directory naming in jupyter/utils/install_texlive.sh.

Context

The current implementation uses $(uname -m)-linux pattern to identify and rename TeX Live binary directories:

mv /usr/local/texlive/bin/"$(uname -m)-linux" /usr/local/texlive/bin/linux

An alternative dynamic discovery approach was initially suggested but deemed overly complicated after discussion.

Discussion Points to Review

1. Current approach: Using $(uname -m)-linux pattern

   • Simple and follows established TeX Live conventions
   • Reliable across architectures

2. Alternative approach: Dynamic directory discovery

   • More complex with potential failure points
   • May be unnecessary given TeX Live's consistent naming

Action Items

• Review the TeX Live binary directory naming approach across all IBM architectures (ppc64le, s390x)
• Validate that the $(uname -m)-linux pattern works consistently across all supported architectures
• Consider any edge cases or future compatibility concerns
• Document the final decision and rationale

References

• PR: Add TeX Live and Pandoc installation for ppc64le #1179
• Comment: Add TeX Live and Pandoc installation for ppc64le #1179 (comment)
• File: jupyter/utils/install_texlive.sh lines 81-82

Context

This review is part of the broader IBM architectures merging process and should be completed as part of the final once-over before merging architecture support changes.