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Re: Why Tech-Writers Should Know About Open Source Technologies
Subject:Re: Why Tech-Writers Should Know About Open Source Technologies From:Bill Swallow <techcommdood -at- gmail -dot- com> To:"TECHWR-L" <techwr-l -at- lists -dot- techwr-l -dot- com> Date:Thu, 15 Sep 2005 22:39:20 -0400
I agree that the OpenSource bug is out there and is contagious. I've
been using OpenSource tools in addition to my proprietary ones for a
few years now. But really, for most people, it isn't going to matter.
Only the true alpha-geek tech writers will truly harness the power of
OpenSource and give back to the apps they use and love/need. The rest
will just use them, which is no different than using other tools,
except they're (currently) a cheaper solution as far as the bank
account goes.
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Bill Swallow
Tech Valley STC chapter member
HATT List Owner
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