On 19.01.05, Steve Litt wrote: > Hi all, > > What are the differences between the book, book (AMS), book (koma-script) and > book (mwbk) document classes. I'm starting work on a new book today, and > would like to use the best and most convenient document class.
book is the standard class (secure to be supported by any latex installation) book (koma-script) adds a lot of configuration possibilites (nice for all) and more modern layout conventions (better suited for Europeans). It comes with a very comprehensive documentation. On my Debian system it is /usr/share/doc/texmf/latex/koma-script/scrguide.dvi.gz /usr/share/doc/texmf/latex/koma-script/scrguide.pdf.gz but the path may of course vary for other systems. (Looking at scrguide.dvi with a recent xdvi also offers hyperlinks) I don't know about the other variants. Have a look at the relevant layout files to see what latex class they relate to and search in CTAN for documentation or examples... G�nter -- G.Milde web.de
