[WinMac] Use of SGML as a cross platform document archival solution
Sam Heldenbrand(SHeldenbrand[at]Eisenbrauns.com)
Tue, 20 Oct 1998 11:55:06 -0500
I work for a book publisher specializing in Ancient Near Eastern
studies, hence archeological reports, Ancient languages, Biblical
studies and such. We are searching for a solution for the long term,
cross platform, archival/re-use of our electronic files (Adobe
FrameMaker/Mac). In particular, we are very interested in a process
which would allow the recycling of FrameMaker files into multi-platform
CD-ROM format at a later date without a huge amount of rework.
SGML encoding seems like a logical solution to this problem, and I'm
investigating the possibility developing an SGML application, but I'm
new at this. For one thing, I need to figure out whether its worth it
for us to develop this application in house, or to farm it out to an
SGML expert. Does anyone have any idea what the going rate is for (1)
creation of a relatively simple DTD and/or (2) if we had an SGML app in
place, what the going rate for SGML text markup might be if we were to
farm this out?
Adobe makes an extension to FrameMaker called Frame + SGML, and if we
were to proceed with the job in house we would certainly use it. I'm
just not sure if its worth ramping up for this in house. Any leads on
individuals/companies that do this for a living?
Any input would be much appreciated.
Sam
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Sam Heldenbrand, Typesetting Dept. (sheldenbrand@eisenbrauns.com)
Eisenbrauns, Inc., An Academic Bookseller, Publisher, and Typesetter
Specializing in the Ancient Near East and Biblical Studies
(219)269-2011 http://www.eisenbrauns.com
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