Recommended build system for latex?

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Published on 2009-08-06T16:26:38Z Indexed on 2010/03/28 20:13 UTC
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I'm trying to figure out the best build system for latex.

Currently, I use latex-makefile, editing in vim, and viewing changes in Okular or gv. The major problem is that it sometimes gets hides errors on me, and I have to run latex manually. The major advantages are that it does all the iteration I need, and offers both pdf and ps simply.

If you have experience with

latex-mk
vim-latex
kile
lyx
miktex
latex-makefile
the ultimate latex makefile
rubber
any others I havent come across

Would you recommend them, and why/why not?

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