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Write A Better FM
Rich Bowen
Contents
RTFM
Technical mumbo-jumbo
Define your Audience(s)
Print vs. Online Documentation
Listening to the Customer
Handling Translation
Freqently Answered Questions
Document Organization
Tutorials
The Manual
FAQs
Examples
Documentation Formats
Choosing a source format
Involving the Community
Developers
Users
IRC
Mailing Lists
Making People Welcome
Maxims
Anticipate misconceptions, and gently correct
Strong leadership from an opinionated writer
Encourage customers to upgrade
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Rich Bowen 2010-05-14