makeindex Options, Including
Minimum Range Sizes: If an index range is 18-19, do you want it
listed as a range, or just page 18? You can do either. Do you want to
change the delimiters between page numbers or the dash in ranges? No problem.
This page shows you how to make the makeindex program do
whatever you want.
Compiling LyX 1.5:
Avoid the Landmines: LyX 1.5 drops support for
xforms and Qt 3. On certain distros in certain circumstances
this can cause great frustration while compiling. This page
also contains info on configuring LyX 1.5 for a look and feel
similar to earlier LyX versions, and running 1.5 in parallel to
your existing 1.4.
Lyx, LaTeX and TeX:
To make the most of LyX, you need to know LaTeX. To really understand LaTeX,
you need to know TeX.
Making Your Own Lists
in LaTeX and LyX:
If you need something not offered by the itemize, enumerate or description
environments, this is how you roll your own lists.
LyX Gotchas:
Here are some LyX Landmines, and how to avoid them.
Birth of a Book:
This Troubleshooting Professional Magazine issue discusses
the challenges I faced writing books in Linux, the decision
to go with LyX, the challenges, and the outcome.