(Off Topic ) Open Source: The Model Is Broken ??
M. Fioretti
mfioretti at nexaima.net
Sat Dec 6 13:04:15 UTC 2008
On Sat, Dec 06, 2008 20:57:08 PM +0800, Ed Greshko wrote:
> >
> > 1) be ABLE to write good documentation. You yourself acknowledged
> > good "documenters" are scarce. You're either good at it or you
> > aren't, it's just like programming or any other complex
> > creative activity. This is the biggest obstacle, or at least
> > the first thing that makes the "write it yourself or shut up"
> > useless (at least).
> >
> Actually, my motives where much more subtle (sinister).
>
> I tend to feel that some those wanting more/better documentation
> don't quite realize how difficult producing quality documentation
> for the masses truly is. So, it is more of "try doing it and maybe
> you'll gain some appreciation for the difficulty".
Oh, if that's what you meant, sorry. I completely agree with you on
this. And on this too:
> there may be a niche market for some company involved "support" to
> include documentation.
Marco
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