On Nov 10, 2006, at 12:13 PM, Jones, Donna wrote: >> -----Original Message----- >> I've seen this "DITA" being mentioned lately. What is it? >> >> Nancy Kaminski >> curious > >
Two things to keep in mind: 1) Is the technology applicable to your job? Not every technology is, yet you wouldn't know that by listening to the overheated tech-whores peddling every new idea as if it were better than the wheel, fire, and moveable type combined. XML did not CHANGE EVERYTHING. Just stop it. I still brush my teeth, drive my car, and use the bathroom the same way. 2) Will you get to use it? Even the greatest idea is meaningless if you're not allowed to implement it. Tech writers usually aren't the ones who make decisions on tools or paradigms. That's the stuff of managers. I know some folks live, breathe, eat, and sleep tech writing and make out with every new idea that hurtles down the pike, but me? Sure it pays to be aware of what's out there, but my job is not my life. I won't spend it on the paradigm treadmill. Tarage _______________________________________________ Are you a Help Authoring Trainer or Consultant? Let clients find you at www.HAT.Matrix.com, the searchable HAT database based on Char James-Tanny's HAT Comparison Matrix. Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED] for details. Interested in Interactive 3D Documentation? Get the scoop at http://www.doc-u-motion.com -- your 3D documentation community. _______________________________________________ Technical Communication Professionals To post a message to the list, send an email to [email protected] To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit http://techcommpros.com/mailman/listinfo/tcp_techcommpros.com or, via email, send a blank message [EMAIL PROTECTED] Visit the TCP site at http://www.techcommpros.com To find out more about the list, including archives and your account options, visit http://techcommpros.com/mailman/listinfo/tcp_techcommpros.com If you need assistance with the list, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
