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Subject:Re: PC hardware requirements for TWs From:Sella Rush <sellar -at- APPTECHSYS -dot- COM> Date:Mon, 22 Jun 1998 11:32:47 -0700
I heartily agree with Sharon B's comments re keeping in mind the
relationship between documentation and programming.
If that manager is making a decision based on his/her idea of the value of
your work, they need to be redirected. Give them a list of the software you
use and the system requirements. If they think you're merely using a simple
word processing program, outline the realities of working with MS Office.
You can tell them from me that while RoboHelp indicates a recommended RAM
level of 24MB, I have 48MB and I still have problems with crashes and
slowdowns. (And I'm a relatively patient user!)
You might also point out the number of times you've been on the tail end of
a product schedule that was made even more panicky by last-minute crises
caused by an overloaded computer.
Personally, I limp along OK on my 133Mh, 48MB computer, 17" monitor, and 8
GB drive space. I might complain, except none of the programmers have much
better.
Sella Rush mailto:sellar -at- apptechsys -dot- com
Applied Technical Systems (ATS)
Bremerton, Washington
Developers of the CCM Database
