Archive - 2006

Astoria Software's Move to DITA: An Interview with Chip Gettinger

In this exclusive TheContentWrangler.com interview, Scott Abel interviews Chip Gettinger, VP Services and Sales Support at Astoria Software, an XML content management software vendor, about his company’s experience moving to the Darwin Information Typing Architecture (DITA).

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jemwit

Newly discovering the world of DITA

Although I have a lot of experience with HTML and XML, I only recently began working with a technical documentation team that has begun looking into DITA as a possible future direction.

Our current documents are primarily in Framemaker and Word.  Robohelp is used for online help topics.  PDFs are used for distributable files.  We have an increasing need to also post content on the web.

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Employing Best Practices and Tools for DITA Success: Transitioning Your Technical Publications Team to DITA

Location: 
http://www.ptc.com/
Date: 
30 Aug 2006 - 08:00

10 DITA Lessons Learned From Tech Writers in the Trenches

If you're considering a move to the Darwin Information Typing Architcture (DITA), make time to read "10 DITA Lessons Learned From Tech Writers in the Trenches."  This exclusive and informative article is based on interviews with technical writers at more than 20 software companies -- tech writers that are actually using DITA to create documentation today. It's jam-packed with useful advice, practical tips, honest warnings, and lessons learned from technical writers in the trenches. No marketing blabber. No hidden sales agenda.

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thecontentwrangler

10 DITA Lessons Learned From Tech Writers in the Trenches

If you're considering a move to the Darwin Information Typing Architcture (DITA), make time to read 10 DITA Lessons Learned From Tech Writers in the Trenches.  This exclusive and informative article is based on interviews with technical writers at more than 20 software companies -- tech writers that are actually using DITA to create documentation today. It's jam-packed with useful advice, practical tips, honest warnings, and lessons learned from technical writers in the trenches. No marketing blabber. No hidden sales agenda. Just straight forward and useful information no software company is likely to share with you any time soon.

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