Sebastian wrote -- > i feel the same about LaTeX - > I can write fast in it, like it, get results with it, but I know its > not good for me. so i must force myself to readjust. i'll do my > hacking in a different part of the process By writing your own personal formatter in java, I assume, ... after you pass the course! > > > Do people feel that such an approach is useful and has a sufficient > > chance of success? If so, would anybody actually do some work? I am > > i feel very strongly that your suggestions will get nowhere without > a single leader, who can devote real time to it. i know i advocate > Bazaarism, but in this case, it'll get nowhere without a > coordinator. IMHO. Which is also what the bazaar article says. It is very good to see that people are prepared to devote time to this work. chris