Heh, well, I am for it. I think either way (APT or docbook) we can switch later, so to me it's not a decision that we need to really sweat over (on this project).
I think with a little effort, we can create a modular main document that includes the child documents. I could take a crack at it later today with the dev guide. The tutorial is on the list somewhere already. Larry On 10/3/06, Clinton Begin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
I'm sold, at least enough to give it a shot. I'm giving DocBook my +1. What does everyone else think? Clinton On 10/3/06, Jeff Butler <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > For me the main advantage is that the source is plain XML so it's diffable. > > Another advantage is that the source can be transformed into a large variety of formats (PDF, HTML, Word, Eclipse Help, etc.) > > Most publishers accept DOCBOOK markup as input. So if anyone every wanted to publish the developer's guide, it would be simple. (I know this is not really going to happen, but I think it says something that places like O'Reilly accept DOCBOOK) > > Jeff Butler > > > > > > On 10/3/06, Clinton Begin <[EMAIL PROTECTED] > wrote: > > > > I'm going to look at DocBook again. I'll download the XMLMind editor and the .NET guide (but I've heard that some people just use an IDE...no XMLMind necessary). > > > > But just to refresh my memory....what are the advantages of DocBook over OOo....? > > > > Cheers, > > Clinton > > > > >
