Re: [NTG-context] XeTeX vs. luatex
> "Hans" == Hans Hagen <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: Hans> hard to say; xetex uses a libary + some of its own code for open Hans> type handling; luatex needs lua code; many features are already Hans> implemented Wonderful. Hans> missing things in luatex is just a matter of time (and motivation Hans> on my side -); i suppose that xetex is currently somewhat faster Hans> but luatex will be more flexible (which of course also has some Hans> costs); i think that both have their place and prefered usage; it Hans> all depends on your usage and expectations; of course at some Hans> point mkiv (with luatex) will go way beyond what we now do with Hans> mkii Thanks a lot. Processing time is not so significant compared to authoring time ;) However, since I plan to use ConTeXt only, it means there is no need to keep XeTeX updated - I'm trying to simplify my setup and keep just the minimum number of packages, i.e. getting rid of extra bloat. Fine, I already have mkiv (0.20.2) and can continue to use it... Sincerely, Gour pgpbbNdk12zPh.pgp Description: PGP signature ___ If your question is of interest to others as well, please add an entry to the Wiki! maillist : ntg-context@ntg.nl / http://www.ntg.nl/mailman/listinfo/ntg-context webpage : http://www.pragma-ade.nl / http://tex.aanhet.net archive : https://foundry.supelec.fr/projects/contextrev/ wiki : http://contextgarden.net ___
Re: [NTG-context] XeTeX vs. luatex
Gour wrote: > Hi! > > After moving to emacs I decided to settle on ConTeXt markup and want to > use Unicode engine. > > Luatex is advancing very nicely and I wonder is there any reason to use > XeTeX over luatex, i.e. what features are missing (if any) in regards to > regarding font-handling in luatex in comparison with XeTeX? hard to say; xetex uses a libary + some of its own code for open type handling; luatex needs lua code; many features are already implemented there are some linebreak related ones for which we either need an extension to the par builder i.e. glyph altermnatives, or i need to do the linebreaking in lua missing things in luatex is just a matter of time (and motivation on my side -); i suppose that xetex is currently somewhat faster but luatex will be more flexible (which of course also has some costs); i think that both have their place and prefered usage; it all depends on your usage and expectations; of course at some point mkiv (with luatex) will go way beyond what we now do with mkii context will support both engines Hans - Hans Hagen | PRAGMA ADE Ridderstraat 27 | 8061 GH Hasselt | The Netherlands tel: 038 477 53 69 | fax: 038 477 53 74 | www.pragma-ade.com | www.pragma-pod.nl - ___ If your question is of interest to others as well, please add an entry to the Wiki! maillist : ntg-context@ntg.nl / http://www.ntg.nl/mailman/listinfo/ntg-context webpage : http://www.pragma-ade.nl / http://tex.aanhet.net archive : https://foundry.supelec.fr/projects/contextrev/ wiki : http://contextgarden.net ___
[NTG-context] XeTeX vs. luatex
Hi! After moving to emacs I decided to settle on ConTeXt markup and want to use Unicode engine. Luatex is advancing very nicely and I wonder is there any reason to use XeTeX over luatex, i.e. what features are missing (if any) in regards to regarding font-handling in luatex in comparison with XeTeX? Sincerely, Gour pgp7BEib2zMxP.pgp Description: PGP signature ___ If your question is of interest to others as well, please add an entry to the Wiki! maillist : ntg-context@ntg.nl / http://www.ntg.nl/mailman/listinfo/ntg-context webpage : http://www.pragma-ade.nl / http://tex.aanhet.net archive : https://foundry.supelec.fr/projects/contextrev/ wiki : http://contextgarden.net ___
