Re: New TECHWR-L Poll Question

[Bruce Byfield <bbyfield -at- axionet -dot- com>]

Lurker writer wrote:
> 
> I had to answer "other/none of the above" and judging by the high percentage
> of responses in this category, I think the question shows a bias toward
> software products. It appears that a significant percentage of respondents
> don't work in areas where being a product user is required...
> 

Admittedly, in some cases, having a tech-writer actually use the product
isn't practical (believe me, you wouldn't want me trying to fly a
plane!). 

However, is there any case in which a tech-writer doesn't need at least
theoretical knowledge of how to use the product?


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