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Andrew Plato wrote:
<snip>I've been watching this idiotic debate about FrameMaker - and it never
ceases
to amaze me how many people just don't get it: Nobody cares what tools were
used if the document SUCKS!!! ...Hours and hours of pointless debates about
FrameMaker - and never a moment spent talking about ACTUAL topics you may
one day document.</snip>
True - but if the appropriate tool can save you time and anguish, use it.
It has very little to do with the layout and design of the document, other
than the very general "brochure" vs. "book" vs. "letter."
Personally, I'd use a nailgun instead of a hammer.
