Comments on: Top 10 Workspace Configurations for Technical Writers http://idratherbewriting.com/2008/02/15/top-10-workspace-configurations-for-technical-writers/ The Latest Trends in Technical Communication Fri, 25 May 2012 13:27:53 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: technology http://idratherbewriting.com/2008/02/15/top-10-workspace-configurations-for-technical-writers/comment-page-1/#comment-159463 technology Wed, 01 Sep 2010 13:16:16 +0000 http://www.idratherbewriting.com/2008/02/15/top-10-workspace-configurations-for-technical-writers/#comment-159463 use SLAX. download it and unzip to an empty pendrive and start the system with usb bootable and start working with SLAX. Go to the below link to get more info abt this Operating System use SLAX. download it and unzip to an empty pendrive and start the system with usb bootable and start working with SLAX. Go to the below link to get more info abt this Operating System

]]> By: Access Blocked Websites http://idratherbewriting.com/2008/02/15/top-10-workspace-configurations-for-technical-writers/comment-page-1/#comment-142048 Access Blocked Websites Thu, 09 Jul 2009 04:42:26 +0000 http://www.idratherbewriting.com/2008/02/15/top-10-workspace-configurations-for-technical-writers/#comment-142048 The basic idea is that with a dual-monitor setup, you can avoid having to minimize any window you are currently working on to access the other... You also can avoid using Alt-Tab to navigate between multiple windows.... While it’s cool to immediately access the desktop, you have to restore all the other windows, one at a time!! The basic idea is that with a dual-monitor setup, you can avoid having to minimize any window you are currently working on to access the other… You also can avoid using Alt-Tab to navigate between multiple windows…. While it’s cool to immediately access the desktop, you have to restore all the other windows, one at a time!!

]]> By: Dual-Monitor Setup to Increase Productivity | Shanghai Tech Writer http://idratherbewriting.com/2008/02/15/top-10-workspace-configurations-for-technical-writers/comment-page-1/#comment-139934 Dual-Monitor Setup to Increase Productivity | Shanghai Tech Writer Mon, 04 May 2009 01:49:16 +0000 http://www.idratherbewriting.com/2008/02/15/top-10-workspace-configurations-for-technical-writers/#comment-139934 [...] months ago, I started a series about workspace configurations, following Tom’s post on his top 10 workspace configurations. His number one setup was having a dual-monitor setup. I was envious because I wanted a [...] [...] months ago, I started a series about workspace configurations, following Tom’s post on his top 10 workspace configurations. His number one setup was having a dual-monitor setup. I was envious because I wanted a [...]

]]> By: Sitting Near the Content Experts | Shanghai Tech Writer http://idratherbewriting.com/2008/02/15/top-10-workspace-configurations-for-technical-writers/comment-page-1/#comment-131846 Sitting Near the Content Experts | Shanghai Tech Writer Mon, 02 Jun 2008 14:15:36 +0000 http://www.idratherbewriting.com/2008/02/15/top-10-workspace-configurations-for-technical-writers/#comment-131846 [...] Johnson at I’d Rather Be Writing mentioned in a previous post about his top 10 workspace configurations. One of his most productive setup is sitting in close proximity with project managers and project [...] [...] Johnson at I’d Rather Be Writing mentioned in a previous post about his top 10 workspace configurations. One of his most productive setup is sitting in close proximity with project managers and project [...]

]]> By: Tom http://idratherbewriting.com/2008/02/15/top-10-workspace-configurations-for-technical-writers/comment-page-1/#comment-131535 Tom Tue, 27 May 2008 05:27:09 +0000 http://www.idratherbewriting.com/2008/02/15/top-10-workspace-configurations-for-technical-writers/#comment-131535 John, Wow, I would really push for the dual monitor setup. Above all else, I love my dual monitors. I would even buy the second monitor myself if I didn't have one (it's easy to say this, since it's not a real possibility at this point). I have a new one to add to this list of the top 10 workplace configurations: no cubicles or offices. This may seem a bit odd, calling this an ideal setup. But really, I sit next to the interaction designer, programmer lead, near the project manager, etc. I overhear a lot of important conversations. Breaking down the cubicle walls is HUGE. When it gets noisy, I pop on my headphones and listen to Pandora. However, it actually doesn't get as noisy as you might think. In a cubicle environment, people are under the illusion that others can't so easily hear or see them, so they're more apt to talk loudly or, my favorite, listen to their voice mail on speaker. But without the walls, you see who's around you, and you use a quiet library voice. It really does work. About SharePoint, I'm giving it a go again. I'm not entirely fond of it, but it is like a push-button website that anyone can set up and use. John,

Wow, I would really push for the dual monitor setup. Above all else, I love my dual monitors. I would even buy the second monitor myself if I didn’t have one (it’s easy to say this, since it’s not a real possibility at this point).

I have a new one to add to this list of the top 10 workplace configurations: no cubicles or offices. This may seem a bit odd, calling this an ideal setup. But really, I sit next to the interaction designer, programmer lead, near the project manager, etc. I overhear a lot of important conversations. Breaking down the cubicle walls is HUGE. When it gets noisy, I pop on my headphones and listen to Pandora. However, it actually doesn’t get as noisy as you might think. In a cubicle environment, people are under the illusion that others can’t so easily hear or see them, so they’re more apt to talk loudly or, my favorite, listen to their voice mail on speaker. But without the walls, you see who’s around you, and you use a quiet library voice. It really does work.

About SharePoint, I’m giving it a go again. I’m not entirely fond of it, but it is like a push-button website that anyone can set up and use.

]]> By: Holly http://idratherbewriting.com/2008/02/15/top-10-workspace-configurations-for-technical-writers/comment-page-1/#comment-131471 Holly Sun, 25 May 2008 19:55:16 +0000 http://www.idratherbewriting.com/2008/02/15/top-10-workspace-configurations-for-technical-writers/#comment-131471 John, Why do you hate SharePoint? John,
Why do you hate SharePoint?

]]> By: John Hewitt http://idratherbewriting.com/2008/02/15/top-10-workspace-configurations-for-technical-writers/comment-page-1/#comment-131446 John Hewitt Sat, 24 May 2008 18:13:49 +0000 http://www.idratherbewriting.com/2008/02/15/top-10-workspace-configurations-for-technical-writers/#comment-131446 1. Dual Monitors. No, but they are "working" on this. 2. Laptop with docking station. No laptop. Too security paranoid. 3. VPN connection. No VPN. Too security paranoid. 4. Enterprise-integrated BlackBerry. Blackberry (mine) cannot be integrated, too security paranoid. 5. Open tool office policy. Nope. Moving toward one-source. 6. Google Talk as the IM Client. Lotus Notes IM. I don't use it because company monitors all communication. 7. SharePoint 2007 platform Oh sure. This we've got. I hate it. 8. Proximity to project managers and project team members. Varies. Some are in my building, some are across parking lot. 9. Open access to Pandora, Yahoo Music, or other online radio. No. Have to use my MP3 player. 10. Ubiquitous wireless connectivity. I think you know the answer to this already. No wireless. Too security paranoid. John Hewitts last blog post..<a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/WRC/~3/296576701/" rel="nofollow">05/23/2008 Writing Jobs and Links</a> 1. Dual Monitors.
No, but they are “working” on this.
2. Laptop with docking station.
No laptop. Too security paranoid.
3. VPN connection.
No VPN. Too security paranoid.
4. Enterprise-integrated BlackBerry.
Blackberry (mine) cannot be integrated, too security paranoid.
5. Open tool office policy.
Nope. Moving toward one-source.

6. Google Talk as the IM Client.
Lotus Notes IM. I don’t use it because company monitors all communication.

7. SharePoint 2007 platform
Oh sure. This we’ve got. I hate it.

8. Proximity to project managers and project team members.
Varies. Some are in my building, some are across parking lot.

9. Open access to Pandora, Yahoo Music, or other online radio.
No. Have to use my MP3 player.

10. Ubiquitous wireless connectivity.
I think you know the answer to this already. No wireless. Too security paranoid.

John Hewitts last blog post..05/23/2008 Writing Jobs and Links

]]> By: Top 10 Workspace Configurations | Shanghai Tech Writer http://idratherbewriting.com/2008/02/15/top-10-workspace-configurations-for-technical-writers/comment-page-1/#comment-130186 Top 10 Workspace Configurations | Shanghai Tech Writer Sat, 26 Apr 2008 03:48:47 +0000 http://www.idratherbewriting.com/2008/02/15/top-10-workspace-configurations-for-technical-writers/#comment-130186 [...] is the list of Top 10 Workspace Configurations for Technical Writers from I’d Rather Be [...] [...] is the list of Top 10 Workspace Configurations for Technical Writers from I’d Rather Be [...]

]]> By: Tom http://idratherbewriting.com/2008/02/15/top-10-workspace-configurations-for-technical-writers/comment-page-1/#comment-129280 Tom Fri, 04 Apr 2008 05:26:21 +0000 http://www.idratherbewriting.com/2008/02/15/top-10-workspace-configurations-for-technical-writers/#comment-129280 I'm withdrawing my recommendation of SharePoint. After more experience using SharePoint as a file repository, I no longer recommend this method. SharePoint is not a stable platform. It's loading speed fluctuates, and if you have 20 MB videos, they don't load at all. SharePoint is like a Pinto for performance. You need a stable, robust server instead. Trust me on this one. Also, the anonymous access feature is also problematic. It can cause your entire server farm to crash. I’m withdrawing my recommendation of SharePoint.

After more experience using SharePoint as a file repository, I no longer recommend this method. SharePoint is not a stable platform. It’s loading speed fluctuates, and if you have 20 MB videos, they don’t load at all. SharePoint is like a Pinto for performance. You need a stable, robust server instead. Trust me on this one. Also, the anonymous access feature is also problematic. It can cause your entire server farm to crash.

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