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Subject:RE: The Old Argument: FrameMaker vs. MS Word From:Lane Pasut <Larissa -dot- Pasut -at- OmegaResearch -dot- com> To:TECHWR-L <techwr-l -at- lists -dot- raycomm -dot- com> Date:Fri, 21 Jan 2000 11:51:02 -0500
I agree, and contend that layout work extends beyond just visual appeal. The
design/layout impacts comprehension, so that's my domain. I see the ability
to layout/design a document as part and parcel of technical writing, a
definite plus in your portfolio of skills... but then again, I am also one
of those multi-taskers... my 2 cents thrown in.
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I just don't get this point of view. I guess I'm not only not in my right
mind but also not a 'human being". I think there are a whole bunch of us
out here who happen to be outstanding writers, analysts, AND designers.
