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Subject:Re: Original techwriter humor From:"M. Dannenberg" <midannen -at- SI -dot- BOSCH -dot- DE> Date:Wed, 1 Oct 1997 17:15:52 +0200
Walker, Arlen P schrieb:
> >From Beth:
>
> Q: How many techwriters does it take to change a light bulb?
>
How can you expect an effort estimate from such a vague specification?
First we have to define the scope of the project, like what is the
target light audience and what are their illumination requirements. Then
we can go on to work out the documentation requirements along with the
tools to be used and the delivery format options ....
[drones on while everybody falls asleep]
Sorry, couldn't resist that one.
Mike
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Mike Dannenberg
ETAS GmbH & Co.KG
midannen -at- si -dot- bosch -dot- de
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