[wplug] Linux.COM on LyX 1.5 -- WAS: Book published using Open Source software

[Bryan J. Smith]

Linux.COM had a brief feature on LyX 1.5 (being that the LyX website
is still using 5+ year-old screenshots).

  http://www.linux.com/feature/118403  

If you write _structured_ technical documentation, I cannot stress
enough that you should take a serious look at a LyX.  LaTeX has a 20+
year foundation in structured, technical writing, and LyX leverages
it.  Even if you will eventually hand-off the document for editing in
OpenWriter/StarWriter, starting off in LyX can save you a lot of
effort.  The ability to quickly navigate around sections is a Godsend
(among other TeX goodies like Contents, Biblio, etc...). 
OpenWriter/StarWriter import/export from/to LyX-LaTeX.

And if you do equations, it's a no-brainer.  You won't want to use
anything else but LyX and its directly, in-line equation editing (and
not an "external equation editor" like virtually _all_ word
processors force you to use).

-- Bryan

P.S.  LyX can seem "frustrating" at first.  E.g., you can't just
inserted a "new line."  That's by design.  Once you realize you're
using doing "layout" and not "word processing," you'll quickly
realize -- "oh, yeah, it utterly enforces consistency," which is what
"real" publication is all about.  ;)


-- 
Bryan J. Smith   Professional, Technical Annoyance
b.j.smith at ieee.org    http://thebs413.blogspot.com
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