Consultant wanted to review TeX at The Open University (and they want XML outputs)



A review of TeX at The Open University

The Open University wants expert advice and an outside view on how it should develop its system and workflow for the production of mathematics and physics course with heavy mathematical content.

The present system, established in 1992, uses a heavily customized version of LaTeX for both authoring and pagination to PDF. We now wish in addition to generate XML outputs for use on our virtual learning environment.

We are looking for an independent consultant to investigate, meet with stakeholders, and write a report with reasoned recommendations. Experience of TeX, of mathematical content and of XML is required.

We would like this review to take place in July 2009, but other dates are possible. To be considered for this work please email an expression of interest to G.E.Price (at) open.ac.uk by 12 noon on Friday 15 May 2009. Further information is available and will be sent to those who express interest.

If you know someone who might welcome this work, please do forward this email to them.
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Relevant Pages

  • Re: The joy of plain text
    ... where it was in TeX. ... > You are asking too much of free tutoring. ... asks a research-level question, and I happen to know that there's ... 'n' paste the review from Math Reviews, ...
    (sci.math)
  • Re: Reverse Taper Grips
    ... What is up with you Tex? ... The guy writes a review of a golf product ... Apparently these grips cost about $7.69 each. ...
    (rec.sport.golf)