>> So I need to keep LyX from automatically using babel. However, even
>> though
>> in "Tools->Preferences->Language" I selected "Language package: None"
>> and
>> disabled all checkboxes on that page, and even though in my document
>> preferences, I selected "Language package: None", the generated LaTeX
>> source still contains the line
>>
>> \usepackage{british,english]{babel}
>
> This is a known bug that will be fixed with LyX 2.0.5
Good to know.
>> How can I prevent LyX from inserting that line?
>
> Try this workaround: In Document Settings (Language), set language package
> to
> "Custom" and insert "% dummy" (or anything else preceded by a '%' char)
> into
> the custom package input widget.
Works like a charm -- thanks!
Cheers, Andreas.
PS: I also posted this question on Stackexchange as
http://tex.stackexchange.com/questions/74387/how-to-keep-lyx-from-using-babel.
You want to answer, or should I answer my own question?