The present index was not machine-generated. It was derived from a
concordance file that was compiled by hand by our tech writer, Ron
(AC7AC). I add new entries to the index as they're added to the
manual, and since I maintain this manual personally, you can blame me
for any lack of entries.
Every time I revise the manual I try to improve it based on user
feedback. Keep those cards 'n' letters coming.
73,
Wayne
N6KR
On Dec 7, 2010, at 11:36 AM, John Ragle wrote:
> As someone said, this is a long thread. (Some threads are too long
> before they start.) I just wanted to clarify/correct an impression
> that
> my previous carelessness in expression may have made.
>
> There is a substantial difference between a "computer-generated" index
> (fie on that!) and an index generated by a human who is using the
> collation tool ("index generator") in a good word processor. I was
> referring to the latter.
>
> The most brilliant monograph is worthless without a high-quality
> index.
> Of course both a written index and a "search" tool in (e.g.) Acrobat
> lead to many false hits. Authors should put as much care into their
> index as they do in the best parts of their texts. IMHO.
>
> John Ragle -- W1ZI
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