> I cannot address the mindset of the Microserf, I was not comparing lyx to M$ Word. If I did compare lyx to some other application, it was SWP which I trashed years ago but is gaining popularity day by day. If my word about userfriendlyness reminded you about M$, M$ deserves it.
> but I can offer insight into some perceived problems when folks move > from a word processor to LyX/LaTeX. I think they are worthy of being > addressed to new users. I was no talking about format tweaking, rather, I was complaining about installation, configuration and erroneous error messages when entering a small formula. These are things that drive potential lyx users away, who I assume are trying lyx/latex exactly because they do not want to tweak minor appearance problems. Cheers, Bo