Hi! I am looking for experiences and advice about using DITA from tech writers who are familiar with real success stories. I'm the only tech writer here at TuVox, a 70-person startup. I am seriously considering using DITA as the basis of a single-source structured documentation environment. The reasons I want single-source and structure are
* re-use, to avoid duplication * multi-channel delivery: ability to re-structure help systems into documents * localization/customization: ability to tailor documentation to individual customers * quick, iterative delivery: respond quickly to emerging needs >From what I know of DITA, I think it matches these requirements pretty well. I know XML and I've used it with structured FM since FM6+SGML. I'm also familiar with the conversion issues. I'm technically savvy (I'm a former software engineer). However, I don't know everything there is to know about DITA or XSLTs. Does it make sense for a lone writer in a startup to use DITA? Will I need lots of high-priced consultant help? Am I walking into a morass? I have to tell you that I think DITA would help us, but I'm *really* unfamiliar with trying to pioneer such an idea in a small company that wants to save money anywhere it can. Joe TuVox, Inc. 19050 Pruneridge Avenue Suite 150, Cupertino, CA 95014-0715 Joe Malin Technical Writer (408)625.1623 [EMAIL PROTECTED] www.tuvox.com <http://www.tuvox.com/> The views expressed in this document are those of the sender, and do not necessarily reflect those of TuVox, Inc. _______________________________________________ You are currently subscribed to Framers as [EMAIL PROTECTED] Send list messages to [EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe send a blank email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] or visit http://lists.frameusers.com/mailman/options/framers/archive%40mail-archive.com Send administrative questions to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Visit http://www.frameusers.com/ for more resources and info.
