[pdftex] TeX as a composition server?

[Martin Schröder]

2010/10/26 Peter Davis <pfd at pfdstudio.com>:
> Well, the very first thing to determine is whether TeX can possibly handle
> the throughput I require.  I realize this is a very unrealistic test for a

If it doesn't, you can always throw more silicon at the problem. :-)

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Program_optimization#When_to_optimize

> Now to get more realistic, I have to account for generating TeX mark-up from
> XML, handling placed figures, (no floating), multiple fonts, languages and
> eventually writing directions, I'll have to build more realistic prototypes.

Seriously: Talk to Hans Hagen; he will happily work this out with you -
and money helps (you will be doing this for money, right?).

Best
   Martin