Post Ab1IVq5gpi1eSAeM9Q by cark@social.tchncs.de
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 (DIR) Post #Ab1G3OEOcYmE221qSG by cark@social.tchncs.de
       2023-10-21T17:39:52Z
       
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       The result of my first tinkering with #typst:```#let LATEX = {  [L];box(move(    dx: -4.2pt, dy: -1.2pt,    box(scale(65%)[A])  ));box(move(  dx: -5.7pt, dy: 0pt,  [T]));box(move(  dx: -7.0pt, dy: 2.7pt,  box(scale(100%)[E])));box(move(  dx: -8.0pt, dy: 0pt,  [X]));h(-8.0pt)}It is possible that #LATEX will soon be obsolete.```
       
 (DIR) Post #Ab1G3VCsgaixfMNEZ6 by freemo@qoto.org
       2023-10-22T06:05:03Z
       
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       @cark Does it have the power and flexibility of latext? my concern it is simplified away most of the advantage of using latex... but thats only at a cursory glance, I'd actually love to give it a try
       
 (DIR) Post #Ab1IVq5gpi1eSAeM9Q by cark@social.tchncs.de
       2023-10-22T06:32:37Z
       
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       @freemo From what I can see #Typst is it is at least as powerful as #LaTeX. Because the scripting capabilities are much simpler than in LaTeX, I think in practice it is much more powerful because one could achieve the same result with way less hassle.That said: LaTeX ecosystem had a head start of >40 years. Thus, for many common task there are packages and recipes available. However, adapting and combining those to specific needs often is nontrivial and sometimes frustrating.
       
 (DIR) Post #Ab1IcLqPgdr6fmbrQe by freemo@qoto.org
       2023-10-22T06:33:48Z
       
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       @cark thanks. Ill try it out tomorrow.
       
 (DIR) Post #Ab1M4c0JUytYlJPL8q by masi@fosstodon.org
       2023-10-22T07:12:30Z
       
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       @freemo @cark I don't think there is any reason to move away from LaTeX if you are already using it proficiently. However, there are definitely areas where Typst would be better to begin with if you are new to typesetting.That said, I would still recommend LaTeX to most math/science/engineering students because of the ecosystem and the longevity of it.