____/ Kier on Friday 30 November 2007 17:49 : \____
> On Fri, 30 Nov 2007 17:37:29 +0000, Roy Schestowitz wrote:
>
>> LyX is an excellent program (brilliant even!). Its handling of references,
>> simplicity, speed... can't be compared to other bloatware. You can even edit
>> the LyX files with just a standard text editor like nedit (done that
>> before), essentially doing the equivalent of working on XML like ODF. This
>> can be handy if all you have is terminal access. The good thing about all
>> this is that your presentation/document is easily accessible even 20 years
>> from now. It also looks the same.
>
> I must really make the effort and learn it.
It's easier than the typical word processors. In fact, kids should be taught
how to use LyX, not those heavy and complex programs where only basic function
is truly needed (Google Apps come to mind).
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