Re: [dita] Which version of the DITA 1.2 spec do you use, and why?

[Robert D Anderson <robander@us.ibm.com>]

I use the online XHTML at OASIS - bookmark the main page, and search that
page when I need to find an element. It makes search easy, as well as
sending bookmarks.

During pre-specification reviews, I use mostly the CHM or other local XHTML
formats (specifically the download zip of XHTML with frames), because at
those times I do more non-sequential jumping around in the TOC.

We've made use of the DITA source files to integrate element descriptions
into other tools.

Robert D Anderson
IBM Authoring Tools Development
Chief Architect, DITA Open Toolkit (http://dita-ot.sourceforge.net/)



From:	Adrian Warman <Adrian.Warman@uk.ibm.com>
To:	Kristen James Eberlein <kris@eberleinconsulting.com>
Cc:	dita@lists.oasis-open.org
Date:	09/12/2012 12:37
Subject:	Re: [dita] Which version of the DITA 1.2 spec do you use, and
            why?
Sent by:	<dita@lists.oasis-open.org>



The Calibre conversion tool can convert from various formats (including
CHM) to many ebook formats (including epub). You have to use a fairly
recent version of Calibre, however. Many of the version supplied as
standard in Linux repositories (such as Ubuntu) are very back-level.

For the specific question of which version I use, I like having the PDF
version available, but for quick and easy (interactive) reference I prefer
the XHTML version, or an epub version for local / offline emergency
reference use.

Thanks,

Adrian

Adrian Warman, BSc, PhD
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From:        Kristen James Eberlein <kris@eberleinconsulting.com>
To:        dita@lists.oasis-open.org,
Date:        09/12/2012 04:34 PM
Subject:        Re: [dita] Which version of the DITA 1.2 spec do you use,
and why?
Sent by:        <dita@lists.oasis-open.org>



I use the CHM file primarily. Once saved, it's available on-line and has a
search and index view. I can search across the entire spec. I also can
print out a topic collection.

I use the XHTML files (online from OASIS) when I want to send a link to
someone.

I do not use the PDF.

I would be interested in having an ePub or other mobile format for easy use
on my iPhone and iPad.

Best,
Kris

Kristen James Eberlein
Principal consultant, Eberlein Consulting
Co-chair, OASIS DITA Technical Committee
Charter member, OASIS DITA Adoption Committee
www.eberleinconsulting.com
+1 919 682-2290; kriseberlein (skype)
On 9/12/2012 11:02 AM, Chris Nitchie wrote:
I use the XHTML on the OASIS website for two main reasons.

1.       I can quickly Ctrl+F and find the topics I’m looking for in the
front-page TOC.
2.       I can easily e-mail links to relevant sections to people.

Chris

From: dita@lists.oasis-open.org [mailto:dita@lists.oasis-open.org] On
Behalf Of Kristen James Eberlein
Sent: Wednesday, September 12, 2012 10:29 AM
To: DITA TC
Subject: [dita] Which version of the DITA 1.2 spec do you use, and why?

The DITA 1.2 spec was delivered in the following formats:
      XHTML hosted on the OASIS Web site
      CHM
      PDF
      DITA source
      ZIP of XHTML file that can be used locally (late addition, available
      from TC home page, probably no one knows about it)
Which format do you use? If you use multiple formats, when and why?
--
Best,
Kris

Kristen James Eberlein
Principal consultant, Eberlein Consulting
Co-chair, OASIS DITA Technical Committee
Charter member, OASIS DITA Adoption Committee
www.eberleinconsulting.com
+1 919 682-2290; kriseberlein (skype)




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