Discussion Overview
The discussion revolves around updates to the LaTeX primer on Physics Forums, focusing on the removal of obsolete information, the organization of content, and the inclusion of user-reported bugs and tips. Participants are encouraged to provide corrections and suggestions for the new version.
Discussion Character
- Technical explanation
- Debate/contested
- Meta-discussion
Main Points Raised
- One participant reports cleaning out obsolete information and rearranging content in the LaTeX primer for better accessibility.
- Another participant praises the new layout, indicating it appears cleaner.
- A participant notes issues accessing the new and old versions of the LaTeX primer due to a 503 error, suggesting it may be related to recent updates by a forum administrator.
- There is a suggestion to add certain unsupported functions to the primer, with a specific recommendation on how to format them using \operatorname.
- Another participant points out the absence of the Greek letter ##\xi##, which is later confirmed to have been added back.
- A participant identifies a missing backslash in a table example, which is acknowledged as a copy-and-paste error.
- There is a reflection on the timing of corrections and additions, suggesting they may have been overlooked initially.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Participants generally agree on the need for updates and corrections to the LaTeX primer, but there are multiple suggestions and observations regarding specific content and formatting issues, indicating that the discussion remains open and unresolved.
Contextual Notes
The discussion includes references to technical issues with forum software affecting access to the LaTeX primer, as well as specific formatting errors that need correction. There is an acknowledgment of potential oversights in the initial version of the primer.
