I apologize if my wording did sound (quite intentionary) harsh.
Dekel Tsur <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> > - if a user doesn't read the documentation of TeX/LyX,
> > then s/he won't get a optimal outputs;
>
> This is an important issue. Even though I wrote a comprehensive explanation
> of bitmap/outline fonts in Extended.lyx, questions on this subject are still
> frequently asked on lyx-users.
Yes, I know.
> The is really no reason to use bitmap fonts (if your printer drivers are
> buggy, then update them [or perhaps the bug is in acroread ?]).
This is not my machine. But my personal situation is not such
important: Even if the default of LyX changes, I think I can
manage to re-set up my box to use outline fonts for PS, bitmap
fonts for PDF. What matter is, as Jean-Marc agreed, LyX should
respect users' configurations for other programs (dvips, etc.).
I do agree with your suggestion for intuitive choice buttons
for output fonts. (We have only a dialog for screen fonts
setting right now.)
BTW there is a perl script on CTAN which generate *outline*
Type3 fonts from Metafont sources using mfmp/mfplain base of
Metapost.
Regards,
SMiyata
