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Subject:Re: FrameMaker Vs Word From:kcronin -at- daleen -dot- com To:"TECHWR-L" <techwr-l -at- lists -dot- raycomm -dot- com> Date:Fri, 15 Nov 2002 07:12:22 -0700
Tool wars are covered fairly - er - *thoroughly* in the Archives.
It's obvious that you are looking for support to pitch Frame. You may like
USING Frame more, but is it the best and most practical solution for your
company's needs? Issues like the ability of more people to contribute to
the documents in their native format, the ability of reviewers to read
drafts in their native format, all lean more towards Word. But maybe those
aren't issues at your company - I don't know. But YOU should know.
What will impress your employers most is a well thought-out analysis of
which tool best serves your company's situation, regardless of which tool
that is.
I hope you are maintaining an open mind about this. You need to be willing
to acknowledge that Frame might not be the best choice, just as easily as
you're willing to prove that is IS. That's how you'll best serve your
employer.
Keith Cronin
whose favorite tool is the one that the best-paying employer asks me to
use
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