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Subject:Documenting HW vs SW From:Dan Lupo <dlupo -at- VNET -dot- IBM -dot- COM> Date:Fri, 11 Nov 1994 11:57:15 CST
Opinions please: What would you say are the differences between writing
documentation for software and for hardware? ARE there differences?
One way to frame your answer might be provide a list of the top n
differences between the two, along with any explanation you feel is
appropriate. Please comment on ANY aspect you believe differs; no
answer will be considered "a given" or too mundane to mention--at least
not by me.
