RE: [Axiom-developer] Re: allprose missing file

[Bill Page]

On November 23, 2005 1:34 PM Tim Daly (root) wrote:

>
> Ralf Hemmecke wrote:
> > I like that. Does this mean that these volume would also 
> > contain all the code? That is exacly what I'd like to see.
> 
> yes, each volume subsumes the code for those portions of the
> system. i'm gradually "combing" the code into the files.
> ... 
> > 
> > >> I looked through the sources but could not find a 
> > >> guideline of how .pamphlet files should look like.
> > >> Obviously, Tim, your intention was that each file is a
> > >> separate document (a complete LaTeX file with added 
> > >> <<CHUNKS>>). Where is the pamphlet structure described?
> > > 
> > > there isn't a guideline yet. it's evolving as i discover 
> > > and steal new ideas (like allprose).
> > 
> > Well, if you like to "steal"... wouldn't it be better to 
> > invite me to contribute? That would raise the manpower
> > working on Axiom.
> 
> take the lead on the algebra book. each book has a standard
> preamble so they all have the same "look and feel". i'll send
> that under a separate file and explain the parts. (doing that
> turns out to be the same work as writing the section on how
> to write axiom books).
> 

The "algebra book" seems like a huge project to me - maybe even
90% of the problem of documenting Axiom. I think it is unlikely
that this can be done in one single "book-sized" volume. Maybe
sub-volumes per major mathematical topic?

Anyway, Ralf if you agree to "take the lead" as Tim suggests
and can apply/refine your ALLPROSE technology to this problem,
then I would be very happy to help with this work under your
guidance.

Regards,
Bill Page.