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Subject:Re: College question From:Buck & Tilly Buchanan <writer -at- DHC -dot- NET> Date:Tue, 6 May 1997 17:36:40 -0500
> My questions refer to the trend in the use of Microsoft Word in the
> business world, for tech writers of course.
>
> 1) Do you use Word
Not unless it's demanded by the contractee.
> 2) Why
It's awful for publishing.
> 3) What are some examples of why you use word
Although I bought 6.0 and 97, I never never never use it on purpose.
One exception. When I have to produce a document on RoboHelp 97.
Buck Buchanan
writer -at- dhc -dot- net
Arlington, TX
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