> 1 - Comparing TeX/LaTeX to RTF ; and there LaTeX is vastly superior > for scientists, for the simple reason that there are no formulas in > RTF. They are borrowed from an external software written by a third not true, actually. if you look at the DSSSL engine Jade, it writes RTF containing math. > 2 - Comparing emTeX, 4AllTeX, AsTeX, TeTeX and other freeware > TeX-based authoring tools to MSWord. And all of these are under > constant improvements, I think. Word improves too. i dont use Word, i dont like it, but i respect the enormous amount of research and testing behind its interface, and its obvious (to me) that its light years ahead of eg 4AllTeX. i find X windows and emacs a more fruitful environment, but then we all know you get better coffee if your roast your own beans, grind them, and make a proper brew. hands up all those who drank coffee prepared in some less ideal way today Sebastian