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We are using XEROX's ViewPoint DeskTop Publishing system currently in our
documentation department.  I could burst into flames but let me be tactful 
and merely say that the experience has not been a happy one.

We want to move to a UNIX-based DTP system (other than troff) and we're
considering Framemaker.  At this point, however, we're wary of glowing 
promises.  Framemaker users, how does Frame compare with other packages 
in these areas:

	1.  merging text and graphics
	2.  controlling formatting with style sheets
	3.  importing and exporting text
	4.  supporting native languages other than American/English
	5.  writing (getting the words in)
	6.  speed of pagination and page-formatting changes
	7.  dependability and support
	8.  freedom from obnoxious quirks and limitations

If you evaluated Framemaker and went with another package, what were
your reasons?

We're going to have multiple overlapping versions of some publications,
so revision control is also a MAJOR issue.

Please respond by email,
  I'll summarize if there's interest, and
    My abundant gratitude in advance,

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((((((((((Try as I might, my opinions are not official policy.))))))))))))))
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Erik Hennum                   pacbell!laticorp!erik
LatiCorp, Inc.                415/543-1199                   "juggle or die"


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