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Subject:Software Tools to Learn From:"USA::MU17692" <MU17692%USA -dot- decnet -at- USAV01 -dot- GLAXO -dot- COM> Date:Fri, 24 Feb 1995 11:19:00 EST
A good way to see what software knowledge is most
in demand is to look through the classified ads
in the paper. Which tools are most in demand varies
from area to area. In the Research Triangle Park, NC
area, ability to use these products is high in
demand:
Publishing tools:
FrameMaker (UNIX, Windows)
Word for Windows 6.0
WordPerfect 6.0 (Windows)
Online Help/Documents:
Doc-to-Help
RoboHelp
FrameViewer (sp?)
Programming languages/environments:
Visual Basic
C++
SmallTalk
Oracle 7
Microsoft Access 2.0
The source of my information includes talking to
representatives of contracting agencies and
reviewing the classified advertisements in the
Sunday Raleigh _News & Observer_.
-Mike Uhl (uhl~m -at- glaxo -dot- com)
Job Bank Manager, Carolina Chapter, STC
Glaxo Inc. Research Institute
Research Triangle Park, NC
