eLyXer

I recently had the opportunity to use eLyXer, a software that focuses on flexibility and elegant output in converting LyX files to HTML. As someone who admires the beautiful PDF files generated by LyX, I was elated to discover that eLyXer makes it possible to export documents to HTML, enabling users to share or publish their work on the web, or even import it into other text editors.

eLyXer can be used to convert documents generated by LyX versions ranging from 1.5.5 through 1.6.2 (and probably earlier versions), and should work with versions as recent as 2.6.1. It has been tested on Mac OS X, Linux, and Windows, making it an accessible option for users regardless of their operating system.

One of the most impressive aspects of eLyXer is its low resource usage. Converting a document as extensive as UserGuide.lyx (154 pages and approximately 40,000 words) took only about 50 seconds on my 1st-generation Asus Eee, which operates on a 530MHz Celeron processor. For users with more modern machines, the speed of eLyXer's conversion capabilities should be even more impressive. Furthermore, eLyXer's memory usage remains below 10MB, making it incredibly frugal in that regard.

Overall, I found eLyXer to be a fantastic tool that is well-designed and well-tailored to its intended purpose. Its focus on flexibility and elegant output, paired with its impressive resource usage, make it a strong contender among similar projects on the web. If you seek a reliable and efficient software for converting LyX files to HTML, I highly recommend giving eLyXer a try.