Most of the products I have documented as a writer (or tested in my previous life as an engineer) were things that could, if not operated correctly, easily destroy themselves, their users or, in one extreme case, 10 cities located anywhere within 7800 km of its home base. All of these things could, in theory, be operated without their instruction manuals, but even without regulatory requirements most people probably wouldn't think it would make sense.
Gene Kim-Eng ----- Original Message ----- From: "Brierley, Sean" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > The product is king. The documentation is part of the product, but a > separate part, the product would work without it, but the documentation > supports the product and enhances the product. Am I making sense? ______________________________________________ Author Help files and create printed documentation with Doc-To-Help. New release adds Team Authoring Support, enhanced Web-based help technology and PDF output. Learn more at www.doctohelp.com/tcp. DITA West 2007--Use a discount code of "TECHCOMMPROS" to get a discount rate of $200 off the $800 price if you register before close of business January 15, 2007. http://www.travelthepath.com/conf/dita2007.shtml _______________________________________________ Technical Communication Professionals Post a message to the list: email [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe, unsubscribe, archives, account options, list info: http://techcommpros.com/mailman/listinfo/tcp_techcommpros.com Subscribe (email): send a blank message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe (email): send a blank message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Need help? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED] Get the TCP whole experience! http://www.techcommpros.com
