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Re: [docbook] DocBook and Publishing Software
- From: Bill Lawrence <lawrence at mayaviz dot com>
- To: David White <davidw at kencook dot com>, docbook at lists dot oasis-open dot org
- Date: Wed, 20 Apr 2005 14:49:01 -0400
- Subject: Re: [docbook] DocBook and Publishing Software
- References: <426698D0.4000401@kencook.com>
David,
I have to agree with Dave Pawson. Epic (Dave uses the old Adept name)
is the cadillac and the closest fit to a WYSIWYG application. I've used
it in the past at other companies, and I've specified it as our editor
here. Dave's equally right about writers adapting to XML and tag-based
editing. Some do easily, others do so more grudgingly. How you sell
the advantages has a lot to do with the ease of acceptance.
Our information design group uses InDesign exclusively, and it seems a
very capable page layout program. Much better than Frame but perhaps
not as powerful as Quark. It does have XML import and export
capabilities, but you need to build the tables that map tags to internal
styles. I'm still a couple of weeks away from building our InDesign
import/export filter, but from the testing I've done it appears capable
of importing Docbook structures. Tables are another matter.
If you don't have a fairly in-depth knowledge of XML, XSLT, and FO,
consider taking some classes. Having that knowledge will go a long way
in making your transition to the world of Docbook a whole lot easier.
Good luck!
Bill
David White wrote:
Hello all,
The company I work for is making decisions about its plans for future
docbook publishing and the current situation that Framemaker is in.
Given that Frame may not survive, and that docbook / XML is the format
of choice for our publishing needs. What are your opinions on
software solutions for a publishing department? Granted the
department has individuals of different roles such as writers and
editors etc.
The tools I have seen are two fold: WYSWYG publishing (ala frame) via
Adobe InDesign (which I hear isn't ready yet to replace Quark or Frame
yet, dont know its DocBook abilities at all).
OR the XMetal route where publishers essentially become programmers
and use something like Sernea from Syntext to be able to view their code.
Anyone willing to offer their suggestions from the Industry as to an
intelligent way to merge a department into the future of docbook
publishing?
Thank you,
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