Recently, when checking my Google Analytics statistics for Great Documents, I saw just how prominent MS-Windows is for a vast majority of users out there on the web. In fact, Windows was the OS for about 84% of visitors to this blog. Amazing? You bet. So what does this mean? That is something else! Yeah, [...]
At a recent LinkedIn group discussion, the topic of “documentation checklists” was raised. Is there such a thing as a documentation checklist? Can one silver-bullet documentation checklist be drafted that will ensure successful completion of a documentation guide? Is this really necessary? Here are my thoughts on this. Yes, you can formulate a basic list [...]
As a Technical Writer, I sometimes ask people (like at a social event) “so, do you really document your internal processes and procedures at your workplace?” Most people say “Oh, sure, I document these things.” But, the truth is, I believe, that people shy away from composing quality documentation because they don’t think it matters [...]
Until recently, the most important goal and objective of formal education has been to enrich individuals with powerful knowledge bases before they enter into a professional field. Students would study academic disciplines such as accounting, finance, business, education, economics, science, mathematics, computer science, and then can take this knowledge base with them into their new [...]
One of the most important characteristics of a Technical Writer is his or her dedication to study and research. In fact, I would say that as much as 75% of my time may be classified as study and research. This means that I am studying an application, its technical and business requirements, and the testing [...]
Today, Rich Robinson finally released, after many months of hard work, the Portuguese Version of his great Windows 7 Pocket Guide. Several months ago, I read the English version (original version) of this e-book. Rich did a tremendous job of showing people how to install Windows 7 in both upgrade and clean installs, configure Windows [...]
Because I am a blogger, I have Google Analytics to inform me of important facts about my visitors, including the Operating System (OS) they use on their computer – such as Microsoft Windows or Apple OS, as well as the browser they use to surf the web. The vast majority of visitors use the Mozilla [...]
Today’s post is to welcome the public release of Microsoft Windows 7 to the general marketplace. Speaking on the Today Show, Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer answered some questions about the new operating system and also shared his views on the latest Microsoft OS, which is designed to take the place of earlier versions of Windows [...]
This Great Documents Technical Writing blog always tries to bring you, the reader, the latest and greatest about writing, the web in general, and software. Since Technical Writers are actively involved with the documentation of all kinds of computer software programs, it is important to bring into the light the very heart of concepts like [...]
Today’s world is changing in an unprecedented way. Only thirty years ago, the personal computer emerged, and at that time Bill Gates boldly stated “my purpose is to put a personal computer into each home”. Thirty years later, many people have two computers (a work computer and a personal computer) and also some kind of [...]
