Re: Installing the whole set of scientific packages

[Luca Ingianni <luca.i@gmx.net>]

Am Wednesday 14 February 2007 03:51 schrieb Michael Gilbert:

> i think all the science metapackages should depend on tex (and
> associated packages) because it is useful in all scientific fields.

I disagree. While Tex is indeed very useful, the choice of tools should 
clearly be left to the user. At most a recommendation.

> also, i think the other fields should depend on mathematics.

Again, only if truly necessary. If someone wants math, they can select it 
for themselves.

Have fun,
Luca