Re: best inexpensive help authoring tools

[lisa -dot- lines -at- mitretek -dot- org]

I took a class in online documentation last year, and we used the free
Microsoft HTML Help Workshop.  I'm pretty sure that the skills involved
are transferable to any online help software program.

(By the way, the class was at Northeastern University and was delivered
online - I can recommend it if you're looking for a class to take.  You
can find the course listing at
http://www.ace.neu.edu/spcs/courses/showcourse.php?course=TCC4335)

> Greetings,
> 
> I am sure this topic has been discussed at length, but
> I could not find it in the archives (please direct me
> to any archives if available). I am interested in
> learning to write online help, but do not want to
> spend $500 for RoboHelp (academic price). I've read
> about a number of inexpensive tools (Pocket CHM Pro,
> HelpScribble, Helpmaker). I'd like some suggestions
> for a cheap one with which I can begin the learning
> process.
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> Bill

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