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Subject: Re: [docbook] Newbie Mark Up Complaints


On Wed, Jul 7, 2010 at 10:53, Christopher R. Maden <crism@maden.org> wrote:
> Tom Browder wrote:
...
> I don’t see that usability comment as a problem... TeX is a typesetting
> language, DocBook is a semantic markup language.  Apples and oranges...
> TeX is designed for creating well-laid-out pages.  DocBook is most
> powerfully targeted to simultaneous production of multiple output
> formats, and that implies some compromise in either the quality or the
> ease of each specific format.

That's why I'm immersed in DB--dual output.  I've tried ConTeXt but
decided not to go that route for my current project.  And I certainly
agree, in general, I shouldn't be making local design decisions, but
sometimes, when under time pressure, it's the only way to go (I know,
I know the downside, too).

It would be nice to have the power to go low level if need be (that's
why I love C++).

Thanks, Chris.

-Tom


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