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Subject:Re: Tech writing data storage pet peeve From:Elna Tymes <etymes -at- LTS -dot- COM> Date:Wed, 31 Mar 1999 08:54:13 -0800
Steve Arrants wrote:
> > I am really irritated with tech writers who refuse to
> > store/work with their
> > docs on the server everyone is supposed to be using. [remainder cut]
>
> And, if you could, please explain how this is directly relevant to technical
> writing and technical communications?
Gladly. Since few of us work in isolation, and most of us have to interface
with other technical writers and developers, the mechanics of interim file
storage and backup are highly relevant to the process of creating useful and
accurate material.
Maybe you haven't ever lost a file and had to recreate the whole thing by
retyping it under serious deadline pressure, but I think the rest of us have had
that soul-searing experience and understand the importance of appropriate backup
and file-sharing procedures.
