Re: Introduction to LYX - suggested revision

On Sun, Feb 11, 2018 at 08:59:01PM +0000, Michael Gorman wrote:
> Dear LYX Documentation team,
> 
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> 
> I attach a suggested rewrite of chapter 1, The Philosophy of LYX, which is a
> part of the Introduction to LYX document. I have rewritten it because I
> believe it does not properly present the arguments for and against the use
> of LYX or its modern alternatives.
> 
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> I believe its case against word processors is out of touch with modern
> reality; and its case for LYX does not present its advantages correctly.
> 
>  
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> I am but an occasional user of LYX. I am a retired programmer who is now
> involved with various voluntary groups, and the associated documents and
> spreadsheets. I have used both the Windows and Linux versions of LYX. On my
> 'main computer' I use Windows and Microsoft Office; on my other computers I
> use what came with them or what is cost-free - usually Libre Office.
> 
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> I have copied your first paragraph in section 1.1, but used the Standard
> English 'mother' rather than the US vernacular 'mom'. LYX is a product for
> many nations, so Standard English is preferred for the English version. The
> other sections and paragraphs are my own.

Did anyone take a look at this?

Scott

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