atw: Re: New Software for Documentation Department

Many thanks to you all for the time and effort put into your replies.

There seems to be a general consensus that the functions available with a 
single sourcing package like AuthoIT do not readily cover the flexibility in 
layout and design of a DTP package like InDesign.

I am brand new to the single sourcing environment, but have been using a DTP 
package (QuarkXpress on a mac with Illustrator and Photoshop) to produce data 
sheets and manuals for the past nine years.

I think initially I will go with the Adobe CS2 package, as I will get vector 
and graphic software I am familiar with. I don't think the transition from 
Quark to InDesign should be too difficult. I may try GoLive as the Help and 
webpage editor, but that isn't an immediate worry. If I get in quick with CS2 
they might let me get AuthorIT at a later stage. It looks like the PC I have 
will need a series upgrade to match the system requirements for CS2.

Any other recommendations will be greatly appreciated.

Regards 
John Bennett 
Electronic Navigation Ltd 
Email: john@xxxxxxxxx 
Phone: +64 9 373 5595 
Fax: +64 9 379 5655 
Web: www.enl.co.nz

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