Rev Documentation to the rescue

[Judy Perry]

Here, here.

Judy

On Mon, 25 Jul 2005, Chipp Walters wrote:

> OK Dennis, I now know where you're coming from.
>
> I'm sorry you have that impression. AFAIK, it couldn't be further from
> the truth (speaking for myself, and probably many other 'professionals'
> here). The simple fact is: MOST ALL OTHER X-TALKS have gone out of
> business. Some a couple of times!
>
> So...we need to support as many users, in whatever way we can, in order
> to maintain our 'tool of choice.' And the fact that RR has conveniently
> separated the engine into 2 product lines: DC and Revolution, helps
> those who make a serious living with it, differentiate ourselves as
> well. So, IMO, all's well on THAT front.
>
> Now, I certainly don't speak for RR, but one thing I know they are smart
> about-- conserving resources. Unlike many others (i.e. Allegiant), RR
> understands they need to build a good business case for this product and
> spend wisely. This means slow and steady growth.
>
> They're in the same boat as many other companies. It used to be
> companies paid healthy advances to get someone of Dan's caliber to write
> a book. Unfortunately, it's no longer the case. Linspire's (formally
> Lindows) VP of Marketing (a friend and a former SuperCard VP) tried to
> work out a deal for a book earlier last year, but just couldn't put up
> an advance big enough to make it worthwhile.
>
> That being said, thank heavens for this community. It really does
> provide support for everyone, and does it quite well. I think it's
> probably time to consider real FORUMS, but that's another discussion.
> The more people 'chip in' (NPI), the better it gets. Hopefully, soon,
> someone will find the resources to help out in the 'Beginning
> Transcript' book department.
>
> best,
>
> Chipp
>
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