Re: Bad Documentation and Linux

[Mike Starr <mike -at- writestarr -dot- com>]

I posted a response on the original blog post page (http://blog.linuxtoday.com/blog/2009/11/linux-bug-1-bad.html#more).
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Dana Worley wrote:
> Some interesting comments about Linux documentation (or lack thereof). "Is Bad 
> Documentation Derailing Linux?"
> 
> http://www.technewsworld.com/story/68798.html?wlc=1259948629
> 
> I'm amused by the "they don't even read it" comments. The person says she was paid to 
> create GOOD documentation (her caps, not mine) -- 123 pages in two days. I bet my idea of 
> GOOD and her idea of GOOD are vastly different. I'd probably not read the document either 
> after the first few pages ;)
> 
> It does point out there is a need in the open source community for technical writers. Not that 
> it will pay the mortgage, but think of the glory ;)  
> 
> Just a little Friday fodder for conversation. 
> 
> Dana W.
> 
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> Dana Worley
> Software Product Manager/Manager, Software Support Group
> Campbell Scientific, Inc. 
> Microsoft MVP, Windows Help
> 
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