LaTeX - It's Not You, It's Me: Exploring Alternatives in Technical Typesetting

Explore the evolution of technical typesetting systems in this 28-minute conference talk from Ubuntu Summit 2023. Delve into the 39-year relationship between LaTeX and the Open Source and STEM communities. Examine the historical design choices of LaTeX that were revolutionary in the 1980s but may now present challenges for modern users. Compare LaTeX with Typst, a new technical typesetting system, and other contemporary alternatives. Consider whether it's time for a change in the world of technical document preparation. Gain insights into the future of typesetting and document creation for scientific and academic purposes.

LaTeX: It's Not You, It's Me