Timothy Reaves wrote:
Mac's have a wonderful setup of ~/Library/Application Support where such files could be downloaded. On Windows, there is the users (seldom used for much) home directory. On UNIX, there is the ubiquitous '.' directories in ~. Most LyX users are just going to want these files installed, and wouldn't be using them outside of LyX.
FWIW, I kindo agree with you.
Again, perhaps wide spread adoption isn't a goal; but if it is, why do you think so many people would try LyX, and give it up after a few hours to go back to OpenOffice? People want to USE their computers, not play with them configuring them correctly for use (which is why it's one of the most important usability guidelines). Try not to forget that.
And please try not to forget that this is an open source software. If you are really interested in this feature then you have to implement it. I can assure you that this will generate some discussion on how to integrate this feature (hidden or not, optional or not, mac only, etc) but I also can assure you that we will not ignore you ;-)
Abdel.
