Re: Word processor that does math formulas

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From: Simon Hayman
Date: Sun, 15 Nov 1992 23:07

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>If you are talking of actual mathematics,
> and want to communicate your work to others,
> you will be very unwise to use anything other than TeX/LaTeX ,
> as 99% of mathematicians use these.

But why?
Unless you want to transfer the data as a file any WP program with maths
capability (inherent or attached via something like expressionist) is fine
if paper output is all that is needed. And a damn sight easier to use!!

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