On Wed, Jun 18, 2003 at 05:10:35PM +0200, Alexandru Cabuz wrote:
> > Sure. So please go searching.
> 
> I think the basic misunderstanding here is the fact that the lyx docs
> and the developers have been trying to plug Lyx to a larger audience than
> it's really suitable for.

Do you have any proof for that claim?

At least this here is a purely LyX related forum. As far as I can tell
there is no coordinated effort to go on a crusade in the outside world.

> The problem with issue number 5 in the initial post, is that it's not
> clear if it would even be possible or even desirable. It would mean
> creating a graphical user interface for the whole of Latex.
> That seems like a pretty major undertaking, and not likely to get done
> soon. If you want the full power of Latex it seems like there's no way
> out but to ....  use Latex. 

Indeed. You cannot hide _all_ of LaTeX behind a slick GUI. It's just too
powerful (and too messy...).

Andre'

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