Re: Consultant wanted: groff -> LaTeX converter

[Werner LEMBERG]

> Once in awhile over the years I've played a bit trying to build a
> groff -> LaTex converter for my scientific papers, e.g., compatible
> with teTeX and revtex.  I just don't have the time now, but more
> than ever I have the requirement to get this done.  I prefer working
> with groff, but many journals now require LaTeX formats.  I don't
> want to maintain two sets of files.
> 
> I'm willing to negotiate a short contract with someone to build such
> a converter.  The code could be put into the public domain.  Of
> course I assume the consultant will be able to document extreme
> expertise in groff and in LaTeX.  Given my approach, I can't see
> this project taking more than a week?

I don't think this is a trivial thing.  What about the route
grohtml->html2latex?  Only grohtml preserves high-level information of
a troff document.


    Werner