Re: FrameMaker 5.0 vs. Word '97

Subject: Re: FrameMaker 5.0 vs. Word '97
From: LARS BRADLEY <vitex -at- PHOENIX -dot- NET>
Date: Tue, 8 Jul 1997 14:30:08 -0000

I don't mean to be "nosy" but is frame maker better that Pagemaker in the
technical writting world???
Lars

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> From: Bill Burns <BillDB -at- ILE -dot- COM>
> To: TECHWR-L -at- LISTSERV -dot- OKSTATE -dot- EDU
> Subject: Re: FrameMaker 5.0 vs. Word '97
> Date: Tuesday, July 08, 1997 7:32 PM
>
> Carole,
>
> I use both applications. I'm currently using Word '97 for a project of
> the same scope you mention. Without a doubt, I would recommend Frame
> over Word. Word handles screen captures poorly, and it lacks some of
> features necessary for complex page layouts. Its autonumbering features
> are also limited and inflexible. I don't mind using it for some
> projects, but I wouldn't attempt to do anything over 50 pages in Word,
> much less anything with multiple files.
>
> If management doesn't choke on Frame's price, I'd go for it.
>
> Bill Burns
> Technical Writer
> ILE Communications Group
> billdb -at- ile -dot- com
>
> Carole writes:
>
> > I am going to be documenting a user manual that will probably be
> > around
> > 100+ pages. There will be lots of screen shots and some tables. I am
> > being given the opportunity to decide on the tool. The two tools I am
> > considering are FrameMaker 5.0 and Word '97. I would like to hear your
> > reviews of both these tools.
> >
>
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