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It definitely isn't necessary to be onsite to write a Help file. I've been in business since 1987 and my last onsite
contract was 1991. And, in the last three years, I've developed at least 30 Help files.
I attend meetings as necessary, but that's about it. I'm perfectly happy to work from home in a T-shirt and sweats...
In some cases, clients have sent me timed (and sometimes not timed) versions of the software for me to install. In other
cases, I've received access to the server. And in other cases, I use GoToMyPC to log in and out as necessary.
> I disagree with the premise that one has to be on site to write a Help
> system. With the ease of PC Anywhere which enables you to dial into
> another machine and view screen images, high speed internet access which
> allows for video conferencing and phone calls over the web, it is no
> longer necessary to have bums in seats on site. Also, having run my own
> company for the last 4 years, I have very rarely worked with people from
> my area; most of the people that I work with and collaborate on projects
> with are in various countries.
>
> Jenny
>
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