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bossert@Thalatta.COM (John Bossert) writes:

>We're looking for alternatives to FrameMaker that have a more
>realistic/aggressive pricing model.

>We're running Sun-4's (IPX's) and $2500 per license is unacceptable
>to us. (I know, run node.locked - but I thought the network was the computer)
>Does anyone sell this stuff to compete with Microsoft Word on a PC? (I hope
>I'm not struck by lightning for that one...)

>How does IslandWrite, et.al. stack up?  We're typically doing Requirements
>Documents, Project Management Plans and the like.

>Thanks in advance for any ideas.
>-- 

Well what is it you want?  Microsoft Word and FrameMaker are very different
programs oriented towards very different markets.  Word is a word processor
that now incorporates a few desktop publishing features.  FrameMaker is
a technical/scientific oriented document preparation and management system.
The closest thing on a PC (other than FrameMaker itself) is AmiPro.

If you want a word processor, you can get Word (yuck!) or WordPerfect (the
new 5.1 for Sun or X).  Island Write, etc., is an OK word processor that
integrates well with its companion paint and draw modules but less well
with the rest of the world.  If you want document preparation and 
management, FrameMaker is it.  And if you plan for max use and get
network floating licenses the price is considerably less than $2500/node.

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