Why L^aT_eX

• Tech
• Education
• LaTex

There are a couple of softwares (LibreOffice, OpenOffice, NeoOffice…) that perform most of the basic (even advanced) tasks what Microsoft office is used for and they are free of charge. For the most part these packages are compatible with a lot more systems; including Windows, OS X, and Linux, while Microsoft Office's newest version is restricted to just Windows 7, Windows 8 and Windows 10. Above and beyond, it’s not about which one is “better” or “more feature filled” rather it’s about whether your work requires what Microsoft has to offer, or if you can get by with something free and save your money, the choice is open-ended. However, for as long as folks are using MS word within academia and research institutions, L^aT_eX has a lot to offer than MS office.

I wouldn't consider myself an expert, but I'm learning all the time, and the learning process is well worth than spending $100-$250 for Microsoft office suit. I have nothing against Microsoft office but I personally think it’s ridiculously expensive, and in fact the software should be included with Windows for free (just personal opinion). And this blog serves as just a “memo” than a tutorial for L^aT_eX. There are various tutorial (well written and easy to follow):

• What the heck is L^aT_eX? This document attempts to explain what Latex is, in under five minutes.
• L^aT_eX A document preparation system
• A step-by-step L^aT_eX tutorial
• Getting to Grips with L^aT_eX
• L^aT_eX Tutorials PDF
• Getting Started with L^aT_eXPDF
• Cornell University

If you have any trouble sounding condescending, find a Unix user to show you how it's done.

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