RE: Replacement for XMetal

["Chris Vickery" <cvickery -at- arenasolutions -dot- com>]

I use Syntext Serna. More lightweight, not as friendly as XMetal. Much cheaper. In fact, they have a free version: http://syntext.com/products/serna-free/index.htm

Bonne chance

Chris

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From: techwr-l-bounces+cvickery=arenasolutions -dot- com -at- lists -dot- techwr-l -dot- com [mailto:techwr-l-bounces+cvickery=arenasolutions -dot- com -at- lists -dot- techwr-l -dot- com] On Behalf Of John Posada
Sent: Friday, February 20, 2009 8:51 AM
To: List, Techwriter
Subject: Replacement for XMetal

Hi, guys...being between gigs has plenty of downsides. However, an
upside is the ability to spend periods uninterrupted polishing your
skills.

For the last 3 weeks I've been immersed in InDesign and feel I'm at
the point where I could turn out a document. I'm now turning my
attention back to XML/DITA.

While at EMC, I spent over a year working in that environment.
However, not being there any longer, I don't have access to that
authoring environment.

So, I'm asking the collective...what software out there most
replicates the XMetal experience without also replicating the cost?

I have FM. I do know that it implements things a little differently,
However, the way it implements XML/DITA, is it seen by those who need
a writer with XML/DITA experience as being close enough?

BTW...does anyone know what the current upgrade price from FM7.1 to
the current is?

-- 
John Posada
Senior Technical Writer
NYMetro STC President

Looking for the next gig.
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