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Subject:Re: Opinion From:Matt Ion <soundy -at- SOUNDY -dot- ML -dot- ORG> Date:Sun, 18 Oct 1998 10:59:52 -0700
On Sun, 18 Oct 1998 08:59:16 -0400, David Hirschler wrote:
>At my former job, we chose FrameMaker over Word. Our documents were about
>250 pgs. each, consisting of several chapters. There were quite a few
>graphics as well. We had a lot of trouble managing the books in Word. We
>felt that the advantages of Frame far outweigh the advantages of Word.
>Frame has a learning curve, but then so does (seemingly each version of)
>Word. Word might be less expensive, but that is a short-term view. Frame
>saves you a bundle in long-term productivity.
This has been hashed out many, many times in this list. As always, it comes
down to the same thing: the right tool for the job. Word's primary design
goal is not as a layout/publishing package. Frame's 'raison d'etre' is. To
me, it's the difference between using a hammer and handsaw, versus a nailgun
and circular saw to (pardon the pun) frame a house.
Your friend and mine,
Matt
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