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My recommendation is to get the Adobe FrameMaker software and the Adobe
Classroom in a Book and get a few projects under your belt. Then, when you
are familiar with the software, pay for training.
I don't know where you are but expect to pay about $1000 for basic through
intermediate training, plus another $400 for advanced. I heartily recommend
this training.
The price you are paying for FrameMaker seems remarkably cheap, WOW! The
trainers I've mentioned might also offer discounts on the software, but I
could never imagine such a low price.
Good luck.
Sean
sean -at- quodata -dot- com
-----Original Message-----
From: John Miller [SMTP:cimarron -at- netins -dot- net]
Sent: Monday, October 04, 1999 4:29 PM
To: TECHWR-L
Subject: Adobe Framemaker Training
I did search the archives before posting this msg, no hits.
I am trying to decide whether attending a training class is
worthwhile or
not. Cheapest I have been able to find so far is $900 and I would
have to
drive 6 hours to attend. However, I can buy the software for $379
and a
training CD for $99. This seems the way to go to me.
Anyone have tips, suggestions, etc.?
John Miller
Denver, MO
Cimarron Co. LLC
cimarron -at- netins -dot- net