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In article <1992Apr13.035754.11198@utstat.uucp>, philip@utstat.uucp (Philip McDunnough) writes:
>Moreover in order to use fonts on a Mac it is a straiforward
>procedure. Using them with NeXT TeX doesn't seem to be. Nor does printing
>if you aren't using a NeXT laser printer at 400 dots/in.

Not true. Folks, if you care, just try it out with the upgraded
dvips/TeXview available from labrea.stanford.edu. Don't forget to read
the section of the dvips manual that discusses postscript fonts. Also
note the resolution pop-up list on the print panel. In my experience, it
just works.

>And it's "most people" who
>will determine the future.

"Most people" don't give a hoot about TeX. I am a big TeX lover, but I
would question the sanity of anyone who tried to sell Joe Most People a
computer based on an easy-to-use TeX implementation. Most TeX users care
more about power than ease-of-use; otherwise, why not just use a word
processor? I claim that TeXview/dvips is easy to install and use for
most TeX users.

>While we are on the TeX issue, why not try Textures. It has continuous
>previewing( see what you get when you enter your code). This is something
>not available on the NeXT. It's almost a WYSIWYG TeX. It's great.

Because it's proprietary and it needs a Mac. Continuous previewing is
(IMHO) distracting. Emacs/auc-tex (or T. L. Marchiori's clever Edit
hacks for those who don't believe in the One True Editor) and Rokicki's
fine software are more than good enough: For the functionality and
price, they are unbeatable.

--
erik sowa (sowa@amdew.llnl.gov)