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For XML/DITA, it's hard to beat Oxygen, which does nearly
anything you could want from an XML editor, and is less
expensive than Xmetal (under $400 vs. $1,400+ last time I
checked).
There is a free trial, too.
And, if you want to get down and dirty with XML, you can
always go for emacs, which has modes to support XML.
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> m] On Behalf Of John Posada
> Sent: Friday, February 20, 2009 9:51 AM
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> 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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