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Re: How does one write a user's guide without users?
Subject:Re: How does one write a user's guide without users? From:Peter <pnewman1 -at- home -dot- com> To:Anthony Markatos <tonymar -at- hotmail -dot- com> Date:Fri, 03 Mar 2000 07:06:44 -0500
Anthony Markatos wrote:
>
> Anonfwd said:
>
> It [a software program developed for 'in-house' use] hasn't really been used
> [in-house] on a steady basis. The software is now being targeted to an
> outside audience....
>
> Tony Markatos responds:
>
> It probably was not used in-house much because of poor usability. And now
> they are going to market it to the outside world?? Better minds than me.
>
>--
Isn't it obvious? Since it was not used as in-house software, It will
be marketed as out-house software.
Peter
Arguing with an engineer is like mud wrestling with a pig.
You soon realize they both enjoy it.
