I think Dreamweaver MX is a lot better than FrontPage. But I prefer coding the HTML directly; I use AceHTML 6 Pro and I can recommend it, cause it's full of features.
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I think Dreamweaver MX is a lot better than FrontPage. But I prefer coding the HTML directly; I use AceHTML 6 Pro and I can recommend it, cause it's full of features.
Some people like me link to get quantity of quality, and then sometimes the other way around.
Frontpage allows me to go which ever speed I choose and which ever way I want, its quick reliable, and my rating of it would be 9/10. :D
Frontpage vs Dreamweaver:
I think frontpage is better software for begineners to develop their sites. Its main advantages are easy interface, easy to use, easy setting options and more....
FrontPage and Dreamweaver are both power ful for web designing. Most of the web designer's use dreamweaver because it has many facality for the site designing as well as web development. If a designer in new and he don't know about the dreamweaver then he should prefer FrontPage. But in front page i like the navigation part. Which is very useful for creating a simple complete site.
Well it matters, how well do you know how to use HTML? For the more familiar HTML users, it would be Dreamweaver. For the Less familiar, Frontpage.
OH come on man, I use PHP MySQL HTML DHTML everything and I use Frontpage and get things done in a fashionable time.
Because a person knows HTML more doesn't mean that he or she would use Dreamweaver more. Its all a person's prefrence not skill. :P
All I meant by my post, was that frontpage is more userfriendly.
I could be wrong though, I haven't used frontpage in a while, and I just used Dreamweaver recently. Dreamweaver broke though, so I could be biased.
I have frontpage 2003 right for download if you register at my portal.
www.cfe-clan.com
Also I perfer to use Frontpage because It helps me more than any other program it s pell checks it corrects my sloppy codes etc....
Some people may not like to be corrected by their programs, but I wouldn't want to pay $400 to use an adobe product.
I use dreamweaver. i have never used frontpage though. i first learned on notepad by coding everything by hand and then moved onto dreamweaver. it is very convienent compared to notepad :) i am glad i first learned on motepad because whenever dreamweaver doesnt do something exactly like how i want it done i will just adjust the code
I don't like the way FrontPage change your HTML code. Dreamweaver is less invasive, I think.
Well i prefer Dreamweaver because it offers best options for coding. I think its more pratic.
I hate how any program alters any coding I do. I use Notepad because I have total control and know the code well. If there is an error, and can visualize the area of code and what the error is likely to be without even opening the file to edit it. I have sections distanced so I can control those areas specifically.
Yes it is slower since a change in the Nav bar top and bottom will require opening every file to make the change. I believe that the programs can make this change to every file on the site all in one go?
I'm a bit of a perfectionist too so I want my code to be neat and organized and tidy. I want to look at the code and see the code as a work of art.
Frontpage --> Medium level
Dreamweaver --> Advanced Level
One important aspect in Dreamweaver is: You will be able to see the line numbers if you are coding PHP and other stuff. Frontpage as far as I know doesn't have that capability.
What do you mean by line numbers?
The rows of each coding in HTML PHP or anything all have numbers, when you viewing code style etc....
I personally don't like Dreamweaver it was to complicated for me and tricky.
personally i choose Dreamweaver. I have used go-live, dreamweaver, Nvu(free and open-source!), FrontPage and a few others. I think that dreamweaver offers a lot on many levels. It is a great editor for a novice as well as an advanced web-designer
i have used Macromedia products (Flash MX) a lot. With Dreamweaver 8 and Flash Video, it's a snap to place video content on the web. Of course the price between go-live, front page and dreamweaver is different but you can find a trial version at : www.macromedia.com
All the experiences i have had with frontpage have always ended in tragidy, it seems to work most with layers when i used it and they ended up all over the place. But i do agree that is very easy to just pick up and use, saying that my faith in good old dreamweaver and notepad has never faded, they have always kept me going with my coding needs. Also i do tend to use TopStyle 3 when created CSS though.
I don't like FrontPage.
I think Dreamweaver MX is better.
for me work in front page is easier
for me work in front page is easier
hi i am new user. i wait your supports
If you haven't use either i would suggest using both Front Page and Dreamweaver MX and see which you prefer. Both are good programs but start with Front Page because of its "pick up and play" kinda style then go into Dreamweaver for the more "know what your doing" kinda style.Quote:
Originally Posted by motoriks
I think Dreamwaver is the better software to webdesigners, Dreamwaver have a lot of resources for amateur and advanced users.
I prefer dreamweaver MX than frontpage, because you can easily edit pictures, create menu buttons(using fireworks), insert flash text and buttons. but somebody told me that frontpage is better because its cross browser compliant.
I'm not as smart as all of you, however, I have to say that FrontPage is easier to use but Dreamweaver 8 (Flash, Fireworks, etc.) is a much more comprehensize program that can provide the breadth of design necessary to compete with the best web pages. Being ignorant of Dreamweaver, I've checked out books from the library on Dreamweaver, and I am now on my way to a serious-looking web page. I'll post here upon completion.
Hello eveyone,
I have been into web design from last 6 years. I have coded pages manually for 2 years and then started using frontpage and later DreamWeaver. Now I have finally settled for DreamWeaver since its the software that has all tools to create state of art websites and also to handle large static website with ease. They have builtin file transfer software which is far better than Front page and so there is no need of a seperate FTP software for the beginner.
Secondly the fact is Frontpage no doubt is for the beginner are who dont want to get down and dirty in creating great sites. When you start using DreamWeaver first you would face difficulty since its too diverse but once you get used to it there is no looking back.
And with the release of Macromedia 8 there is no doubt its the best.
I'm not expert with Frontpage nor Dreamweaver but i kinda like the last one. I think it depends on the user too.Quote:
Originally Posted by duluth
I prefer FrontPage, it's easier to use.
I'm trying to use Dreamweaver but I can't. It's a little complicated
I would rank myself Inter or better at webmaking, and Dreamweaver is complicated to me, everything is disorented for me.
The colors are kind of confusing at first, but got easily used to them.
I thought the FTP looked same to me as Frontpage 2003.
I'm not good at web development at all. LOL.
ancient coder you are right dreamweaver looks too complicated at first. And by looking at all the options we just give up.
But you dont give up. Its worth a try. Just spend few hours everyday working on dreamweaver and after that you will never leave it.
I am currently using Dreamweaver MX 2004 which I had purchased along with orth apps last year. By end of this year I will buy the latest version of all software. I have read the reviews DreamWeaver n Flash 8 r rocking.
I'm using Dreamweaver MX 2004 too, only one i've been able to get my hands on, damn being a studant sucks ass on the money front. but i might have a look into the newest versions, see what extra stuff they added.
I think MS Frontpage is more easier web development and design tool than dreamweaver for the newer and learner web developers. It has easier interface and it is easy to use. If u r an advanced developer than u can use dreamweaver for web development.
At first Dreamweaver is a bit overwelming.
But after you've played around a bit with it, it's a wonderfull peace of software.
Frontpage is ok. But IMO Dreamweaver is waaaaay better.
I've never used FrontPage but I learned how to operate DreamWeaver MX very easily and quickly. It's actually quite simple. If someone has experience with programs and searches around a bit, he'll be able to find what he wants.
I wouldn't change DreamWeaver for another similar program but still.. I may be wrong.
Just my humble thoughts.
Hey all,
I constantly find myself using FrontPage 2003 to build my personal site and now this site to give my cousin, her husband and new baby like an online photo album and I woud not even begin of thinking of writing the actual HTML code for this or any type of site I am doing. So my advice... is use Dreamweaver, Frontpage 2003 and publish your site in FTP mode rather than trying to learn code.. I am fluent in HTML. However, if you would like some help with FrontPage or HTML please feel free to email me-the person in charge of this account Josh.
I Hope This Helps,
Josh
Im not a proffesionnal web designer but I am fluent with XHTML and CSS.
I used to use and infact still use Notepad for my small personal site but I think for those of you who who like to use WYSIWYG editors i have some points:
The Pros of using WYSIWYG editors: They do offer an extremely good amount of control over the design of a large site and also can code it for you.
The cons of using WYSIWYG editors: Some people say that they are extrememly easy to use, and i dont aggree or disaggree; also going back to they code HTML for you, that is true but! but take a look at the source code of a simple site, Google for example, see the code? If you had the job of editing that, see what i mean, it looks as if its been written in code!!!
Where was i, oh yes Frontpage V dreamwever, well ive only had expireance using frontpage and i think for those who want a huge mumbo-jumbo site then fine, as for me, im stickin with good ol' Notepad
Dreamweaver for me. i learnt to code in a very old version of frontpage, but dreamweaver is a much easier and practical programme to use.
DreamWeaver unusual human nature
Also has specially aims at the designer to provide succinctly lies between the surface
I am thought DW is easy to use....
I'm agree with techno230. I think that Frotpage has also two disadvantages :
1. It has brining to life by dint of Microsoft which is EEeevillll :P
2. The frontpage is creating page designed for IE which is also Eviill :P ( I've tested only ver 2000 and below but i think that now also it isdesigning for it ).
dreamweaver is better for me.....