Re: [Axiom-developer] Re: Pamphlets and LaTex

[Stephen Wilson]

Cliff, *,

Just for the record, I delved into the pamphlet-as-latex thing head
first and implemented my own noweb-like tool because I wanted to
enrich my understanding of the issues.  The timing was motivated by
the steadfast insistence by Martin and Ralf that they did not want to
see the latex change migrate into trunk.  I do not want to see either
of them leave, as I greatly value their insights and work.  However,
that is not enough (for me) to say that the latex change should not
occur.

I eventually came to what I hope is technical, objective, position as
to why pamphlets-as-latex is not the correct approach.  At the same
time I am trying to advocate a perspective about what pamphlets _can_
become which is consistent (I hope) with Tim's vision.

I sincerely hope that others will chime in and back the approach I am
advocating, or perhaps something simillar.  I have yet to see what is
lost by adopting it.


Take care,
Steve