Old text: LyX is a free program that provides a more modern approach of writing documents with a computer. Compared to common word processors, LyX increases productivity, since the job of typesetting is done mostly by the computer, not the author. Suggested new text: LyX is an advanced UNIX open source "document processor". Unlike standard word processors, LyX encourages writing based on structure, not appearance, leaving details of visual layout to the software. With the familiar face of a WSYWIG word processor, LyX produces high quality, professional output -- using LaTeX, an open source, industrial strength typesetting engine. Old text: LyX version 1.0 has a few new features since version 0.12.0, including importing LaTeX files. Compared to the more widely released 0.10.7, version 1.0 is an immense improvement. Lots and lots of new features have been added, speed has improved, documentation has been rewritten basically from scratch -- the list of improvements is too long to mention here. Check out the WHATSNEW and CHANGES files in the distribution, or look at the Features page. Suggested new text: LyX has undergone a quantum leap in functionality over the past 18 months. This release offers extensive control over fonts, margins, headers/footers, spacing/indents, justification, bullet types in multilevel lists, a sophisticated table editor, and version control for collaborative projects. Brand new to LyX is a solid import filter for legacy LaTeX documents. LyX 1.0 also includes many standard formats and templates such as for letters, articles, books, overheads, even Hollywood scripts. Work continues on a growing library of "plug-in" formats and templates, in the best open-source tradition. Best regards -- Larry S. Marso [EMAIL PROTECTED]
