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Subject:Re: FrameMaker 5.1 versus 5.5 From:Wes Tracy <wtracy -at- IU -dot- NET> Date:Fri, 5 Mar 1999 13:18:47 -0500
Don,
I think the right mouse button functionality came into being at V5.1.1. I
don't know about you, but I hate using a program that doesn't respond to my
right-clicking. Also, it would be a shame once you become comfortable with
Frame to already not be able to open someone elses current files. One more
thing to consider: I believe the new version comes with a full Acrobat
Exchange program, but I don't think the version 5.1 does.
Wes Tracy
Technical Writing Consultant
Don Erbel wrote:
> I've decided I need to acquire FrameMaker skills.
> To do so, I need to purchase and use it. I'm using Win 95.
> I have two options:
>
> 1 -- Buy the Academic Version 5.5 (or 5.5.6) at about $250.
>
> 2 -- Buy a "closeout" Version 5.1 at about $100.
>
> I can live without the latest version, but does anyone know
> of important changes between 5.1 and 5.5 that would influence
> my decision?
>
> Thanks for your help!
>
> Don Erbel
>
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