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This may be a stupid question (maybe I'm just ignorant) but could folks
please clue me in to the differences between Framemaker and Pagemaker?
Quite awhile ago, I used Framemaker (or should I say, attempted to use)
and I was not impressed. It was difficult to use and not user-friendly by
any stretch of the imagination. I learned DTP with Pagemaker and I found
that program, at the time, to be the best for DTP. Even now, I use only
Pagemaker for all my final document work. It has a great indexing
function, handles graphics very well, and even washes windows. Has there
been a *real* significant change in Framemaker to make it the number one
choice among writers outside of the university setting? The humanities lab
where I went to school is even considering switching from Pagemaker to
Framemaker and all I can do is ask "WHY?".
Some informed opinion on this matter would be appreciated...Thanks!
lisa
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