I'm working on creating the "perfect" step-by-step procedure for setting
up a Linux workstation for scientific writing, based on LyX and with an
emphasis on selecting the best available FOSS tools for creating graphics
and performing computations. Whenever possible I wanted to select tools
which are in common use, so that the skills being gained might have
lasting value.
Here's the draft I have so far, which builds on something I mentioned on
this list a while ago: http://russellb.livejournal.com/1335718.html
I believe a simplified guide such as this could be very helpful for
students about to enter college to study one of the sciences, and I'm
hoping members of this list might be able to offer suggestions for
additional third-party tools, or enhancements to LyX, which may have been
left out. I don't consider myself a LyX expert, but I do believe there is
a need for something like this, and I gave this my best shot in the hopes
of getting the ball rolling.
Russell
