ble for Linux. Notable among these is TeX, a freely available desktop publishing package of unsurpassed power. Because of its powerful and sophisticated handling of formulas and mathematical notation, TeX is a favorite among scientists and mathematicians.
Table 8.1: Other Desktop Applications for Linux
Includes a word processor, spreadsheet, and relational database. Print- and save-disabled demo version available for free download. Registration fee $50 (US).
Includes a word processor, desktop publishing application, and spreadsheet. Linux license $49 (US). Printed manuals $60 (US) per application.
GPLed desktop suite. Currently in alpha release.
Java applets that provide a word processor, spreadsheet, presentation graphics, project scheduler, chart, SQL/JDBC, and CGI gateway. Single-user license $127 (US).
Character-based desktop suite. Single-user license $49 (US).
GPLed desktop publishing application. Sophisticated and powerful but somewhat cumbersome to use.
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