[convolvatron]

I've been looking at https://typst.app

not tex based, but uses CM fonts. I really think that trying to update the programming parts of TeX is necessary. sadly I'm struggling with fonts in svg figures.

but to suddenly see applying effort in this area and getting real traction is treat. so many thanks for the luminaries that put up the last one, but maybe its time for some rework after 40 years.

[nsajko]

Sadly it still doesn't support vector graphics. A TeX-killer must also include a replacement for something like PGF, Tikz, Metapost, etc.

[jcparkyn]

It supports SVGs. Not a replacement for all the options in latex, but that certainly qualifies as "vector graphics".

[nsajko]

I'm talking about vector graphics as an integral part of the document, not mere inclusion of external graphics.