Re: Replacement for Abiword: LyX? Openoffice?

On Sun, Oct 05, 2003 at 03:32:35PM +0200, Michelle Konzack wrote:
> First Question:	Why is it removed ?

Abiword has a long history of release critical bugs.  That has kept new 
versions out of sarge for some time now, and ultimately has caused its 
removal.  Naturally, I hope it goes back in so it can be included, but if 
it doesn't go back in, I'll need a replacement.

> I think, LyX is not so easy to use as AbiWord. 
> My Daughters (17 and 13 years) using LyX and it was not easy to teach 
> my girls in LyX. 
> 
> And I have some little friends (Girls Linux-Group of 6-10 years in 
> Strasbourg) which can not use Lyx at all. 

I rather suspected that.

> >An alternative is to depend on openoffice, but then we'd have the same 
> >"bloat" issue.
> 
> It is a Killer !!!

Yeah.  It's not really a great alternative.  Fine for schools with big 
servers and LTSP clients maybe, but not ideal for Debian Jr. which is 
focused more on the home.

> I am specialist for 'Light' installations on older Computers like 
> Am486dx4/100 or AMD K6/200. All Computers with 64 MBytes of Memory. 
> 
> Curently I am creating my own 'Virtual' Packages for Kids in different 
> ages. Using only the 'base', x-window-system-core, xterm, fvwm2, 
> Mozilla, LyX, and GIMP and some other Packages. 

Interesting.  So you go with LyX even though it is hard for many children?  
Why?

> In general it fits on a Harddisk with 540 MBytes.

Nice.

> Oh yes, I am waiting for my 1024/256 kBit ADSL with fixed IP (But it is 
> a money question of 180 Euro per month). If I find some sponsors, I can 
> put my whole Stuff online. 

Cool.  I'd like to see it.

Ben
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