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Subject:Re: No Subject Given From:Herman Holtz <holtz -at- CLARK -dot- NET> Date:Wed, 1 Mar 1995 12:21:06 -0500
On Wed, 1 Mar 1995, Kelly Burhenne wrote:
> >What are some of the typical sources of data today--for writing a
> >software manual, for example? What would be the worst case--e.g., >
>depending on your ability to read the code? Do you get bug reports? >
>Beta test results? Etc. >
> Herman, > Do you want this information for a
book or something?
> No, I want it as part of my research for a contract
project I have agreed to do for a client. (I freelance full time.) It is
possible that some of this data may wind up in a book later, but I have no
present plans to write a book on this subject.
> * * *
> Herman Holtz [holtz -at- clark -dot- net]: Marketing Consultant/Proposal Specialist,
> Writing & Ghost Writing Services, 35 years experience. Author of 60+
> professional/business books, including best-selling How to Succeed as an
> Independent Consultant (Wiley). PO Box 1731, Wheaton, MD 20915. Tel:
> 301-649-2499. Fax: 301-649-5745.
