What version of Frame to Get Started ?

[Rick Quatro]

Since you already have FrameMaker 5.5, you can upgrade to version 8 for 
about $300. Unless you can get an earlier version for much less, this seems 
like the way to go. If you are going to settle for an earlier version, I 
wouldn't go lower than FrameMaker 7.2.

Rick Quatro
Carmen Publishing
585-659-8267
www.frameexpert.com


> Good Morning,
>
> I want to learn more about Framemaker,
> I have Ver. 5.5 and have fooled with that but
> need more experience...
>
> The prices of the latest version scare me, unless
> I had a contract or revenue input from writing...
>
> Recognizing that ver. 5.5 has basic functionality,
> what would be a next step?
> Is it worth searching EBay for ver. 6.0 or try
> to find ver. 7.1 at a reasonable price?
>
> On occasion, I find late versions of "Upgrade" packages
> available on EBay... Would some version of Upgrade 7.0
> (or 7.1) bring my ver. 5.5 up to the next current level?
>
> The recent List discussion on Jahred's "Beyond the Basics"
> has stirred my curiosity,  therefore I have found a copy
> of that text to read and review...
>
> Any comments appreciated
> A (latent) newbie Writer.
>
> -pc