Re: Slightly off-topic--"versioning"

[Tom Johnson <johnsont -at- FREEWAY -dot- NET>]

Stamant, Kirk R wrote:
>
> ...  I mean, how much
> background does a tech writer need to write an operator's
> manual for a sword?  And after we'd written the sword
> manual, what would be left?  How to build a torch?
>
> Kirk
>
> --
> Stamant, Kirk R
> stamankr -at- jmu -dot- edu
>
>
Don't forget to do your audience analysis and environment analysis.
You'll want to make sure the sword operator can hold the manual in one
hand while using his sword in the other. By the way, it wouldn't do for
him to put his sword down in the midst of battle to turn the page so
you'll probably want to come up with a quick reference pocket guide. Hey
maybe you could stick a label on the sword with the instructions.

Lawyers would have a hay day with boilerplate and disclaimers.
(Im)Proper use of this equipment may result in the loss of life or limb.

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