Re: [aclug-L] word processor needed...

[John Goerzen <jgoerzen@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

LyX is a great text processor.  I do not say "word" processor here
because LyX is much more powerful, being more automated.  It uses a
totally different paradigm and in many ways is much more powerful than 
Word or WordPerfect.  I've used it for many papers; it's automatic
bibliography formatting features (just tell it what form your class
uses and it can format things for you!), predefined page layouts,
etc. make it ideal.

If you wand a traditional word processor, I do suggest StarOffice.
What has disappointed you about it?

Another good one is WordPerfect.  The Linux version is reasonably
priced (about $60 or so), esp. compared to the Windows-based word
processors.

LyX is included with Debian.  I would guess that it's included in
either RedHat proper or contrib someplace.  Make sure you get at least 
version 0.12.0 final.

John

Jesse Kaufman <kaufmjes@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> writes:

> does anyone know of a GOOD word processor that is FREE?  i'm looking for
> one.  With RedHat 5.1 i *thought* i got WP7, but it's just a trial.  
> I've been using StarOffice 4.0, and have been VERY displeased...don't
> like to waste so much memory on a stupid word processor...  if anyone
> knows of one comparable to WordPerfect or Word, PLEASE e-mail me...  i
> could use it ASAP, as i'm a college student with many-a-paper to write!
> : ^ )
> 
> THANX!
> jesse
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