No promises, but I might do this. I have the required skills, and
learning about <foo> by documenting <foo> is one of my favorite strategies
(that's why I wrote the Java-on-Linux FAQ!).
Is the NCSA document on-line? Do you want it used as a model? If so, is it
available to be modified and re-distributed? Can you be more specific about
what you think a "really good intro" would look like?
One reason I may take this on is because I've been pitching a book concept to
O'Reilly, working title "Typesetting With Free Software Tools". The idea is
to cover free software tools for dual-mode publishing. Maybe I'll write
your intro, keep a copy in my pocket and use it as the basis of my HTML
chapter.
So talk to me...
-- >>esr>>