Phillip Helbig <[log in to unmask]> writes in support of others arguing for a bigger base set of commands and packages (corresponding to an enlarged "LaTeX Companion"?). An underlying issue that is not dealt with in these arguments is the need for fully functional electronic access to libraries and archives. Currently the only post 1985 technology implemented usefully for the large preprint archive at LANL is TimBL's www. People in public libraries can only read those articles in PDF, which I view as an alternative to the public DVI standard. (And, yes, DVI may need some updating.) Packages and styles designed to work in that environment need to be done somewhat differently. Listen to Sebastian. -- Bill