Preparing a scientific manuscript in Linux: Today's possibilities and limitations

Vakhtang Tchantchaleishvili, Jan D Schmitto
2011 BMC Research Notes  
Increasing number of scientists are enthusiastic about using free, open source software for their research purposes. Authors' specific goal was to examine whether a Linux-based operating system with open source software packages would allow to prepare a submission-ready scientific manuscript without the need to use the proprietary software. Findings: Preparation and editing of scientific manuscripts is possible using Linux and open source software. This letter to the editor describes key steps
more » ... or preparation of a publication-ready scientific manuscript in a Linux-based operating system, as well as discusses the necessary software components. This manuscript was created using Linux and open source programs for Linux.
doi:10.1186/1756-0500-4-434 pmid:22018246 pmcid:PMC3227619 fatcat:z56s2n4nqfhbdlop4jtam255jy