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>In article <1990Jul9.032311.6040@eagle.lerc.nasa.gov>, tpf4434@DOMAIN_2.lerc.nasa.gov (Teddy Fabian) writes:
>> [InterLeaf] files are portable between platforms with some conditions..
>> (ie. how it was stored.. and what software you're using..)

chuck@trantor.harris-atd.com (Chuck Musciano) writes:
>     That doesn't sound too portable to me...

  It doesn't to me, either!  The ascii form of the files are portable across
all the platforms and readable by all current and subsequent versions. (ie,
3.0 files are readable by 4.0, but not the converse).
  The binary forms used to pose problems when moved to a byte-swapped
machine: rumor had it last year that Interleaf was going to recognize
the byte-swapped magic number and convert...

>     After the number of messages describing InterLeaf, I feel compelled to
>mention Frame Maker, from Frame Technology.
>     Frame is an outstanding tool[...]

  I have to agree, Frame is very nice.  It has quite a different interface,
and it not a bad one at all...  I learned the Interleaf context-sensitive
menu system very quickly, though, and mildly prefer it.  Admittedly, its a
tradeoff. Other people may prever the convers for valid reasons.

>     Admittedly, I am a very big fan of Frame.  But do not, DO NOT, consider
>purchasing InterLeaf without trying Frame first.  Call 1-800-U4FRAME to get
>a free demo copy.
  Get a demonstration by an expert (ie, salescritter) of each, then
get the demo software of each and try it. Then (and only then) tell the
salescritter that you're considering the other product and ask what their
product does better.  You'll be able to seperate the chaff from the grain
by then. 

>     And, ask your InterLeaf sales rep why so many InterLeaf employees
>have quit to go work at Frame :-)

  Because the dimbulbs switched from selling turnkey systems to selling
user-installed software.  Much of their profit went right out the window.
And Interleaf is only sortof-easy to install... Its sysadmin-friendly, but
not something I'd hand to a secretary to put up.
  Ah marketing, how smart you are... Give away all the profit, and watch
the troops revolt.

--dave (formerly of Interleaf Canada, 
	and I still like the product!) c-b
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