Preparing a scientific manuscript in Linux: Today's possibilities and limitations
BMC Research Notes, 4 (1):
434+ (Oct 22, 2011)DOI: 10.1186/1756-0500-4-434
Abstract
BACKGROUND: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 for 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.