I don't remember seeing the possibility to install LyX without LaTeX (I'll have to change my glasses !), but I want to trust you on this point ! In this case, I would be more than happy to agree with your analysis.
2018-03-19 17:16 GMT+01:00 racoon <xraco...@gmx.de>: > On 19.03.2018 00:41, emile lunardon wrote: > >> Miktex 2.9 or later is mandatory to compile LyX document but if LyX is >> used to simply generate LyX document (or LaTeX document) without >> compiling it, we should not forbid this use. So I would suggest to install >> LyX in all cases and if need be, to give the choice to the user either to >> upgrade himself properly Miktex (followed by a reconfiguration of LyX) or >> to let the LyX installer perform this Miktex upgrade. >> > > I am not sure I understand this correctly. > > It is still possible to install LyX without LaTeX. For example by checking > "do not use LaTeX" during installation. But then it should be made sure > that the dialog about upgrading MiKTeX should come only after this option > and the upgrade should be done only if MiKTeX is really used with LyX. > > Daniel > >
