Re: FrameMaker > Help > FrameMaker?

[Goober Writer <gooberwriter -at- yahoo -dot- com>]

True. And, if you're really motivated, you can create
a new scripting language that works linda like
shorthand. You can use TextPad and create a custom
language module for it to properly flag your script's
elements, and then your authoring platform will be so
light you could save your employer even more money by
allowing them to sell all their high-power PCs,
replace them with Pocket PCs (hell, they even have the
.Net framework now), and have everyone synch up to one
central server. For an extra $60 per person, this can
all be wireless to boot.

;)

--- Sean Brierley <seanb_us -at- yahoo -dot- com> wrote:
> I think the "win-win" is persuading your client to
> dump the proprietary binary and other proprietary
> platform-dependent software.
> 
> Persuade the client to have you work in a text
> editor
> producing ASCII-based stuff, like HTML or XML.
> 
> That way, you win because of all the cash and the
> length of the project and your client wins because
> they don't have to shell out for costly tools and
> neither do they get locked into platforms and tools.
> 
> RoboHelp? FrameMaker? Why? Notepad and its ilk are
> less costly, stable, and your source files can be
> worked on *anywhere*. ;?P

=====
Goober Writer
(because life is too short to be inept)

"As soon as you hear the phrase "studies show",
immediately put a hand on your wallet and cover your groin."
      -- Geoff Hart

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