[IxDA Discuss] Statistics, Facts, Reports on PDF vs. HTML

[Bruce Esrig]

Keep in mind that you might be able to get both.

If the source is written in DITA XML, you can output topics in
whatever combination you find necessary, and in multiple formats,
including HTML and PDF.

The barrier to general use is significant, since you have to put in
place special software (such as FrameMaker or a web-based tool) to
permit wysiwyg editing. The earliest adopters have been publishing
groups who are able to commit to coding in a new XML dialect, with
the expertise that requires.

That said, enterprises with substantial publishing needs are looking
at DITA quite seriously, and adoption appears to be taking off. It's
a language for authoring, organizing, and publishing lots of chunks of
information, especially information that has to be somewhat customized
depending on the audience. Its origins are in HTML markup and HTML
output. It now supports book-like outputs, and further enhancements
are in development.

There is a list of organizations that are working with DITA at
http://dita.xml.org/deployments

I don't make money on DITA (as of now ...) but I contributed to the
first release of the language through OASIS.

Bruce Esrig


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