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Below you will see a listing of all the recommendations shared through WebSite Primer's pages! Books about HTML, site creation and design, or particular software programs. We also share some software programs that some people like or have come in handy! Also, in the right-hand column we have some suggestions for "music to edit by". ![]()
Microsoft FrontPage 2002
Platform: Windows 95 / 98 / NT / 2000 / Me / XP
Media: CD-ROM
Microsoft FrontPage 2002 Upgrade
Platform: Windows 95 / 98 / NT / 2000 / Me
Media: CD-ROM
(For those with FrontPage 2000)
"FrontPage98 was an effective, full-featured Web authoring tool, but many complained that the program would invasively alter their HTML code. With FrontPage 2000 Microsoft has reigned in the program's penchant for arbitrarily changing HTML tags and using narrowly supported functions. In addition, FrontPage's Personal Web Server no longer installs itself without informing you of its actions. In fact, the server doesn't even ship with this version." People new to HTML and using this as their editor should learn about the quirks and way around those to have their sites not as lenient on IE being be the viewing browser.
HomeSite 5.0
Platform: Windows 98 / NT / 2000 / Me / XP
Media: CD-ROM
I personally prefer this HTML editor: "HomeSite is an HTML editor that allows you to maintain pure HTML while integrating with many leading Web technologies such as JSP, CFML, and WML. Created by Web developers for Web developers, it is designed to give you total design flexibility and control over the quality and performance of your entire site. HomeSite features an intuitive WYSIWYN ("what you see is what you need") interface that provides onscreen access to everything you need to build Web sites."
Dreamweaver 4.0/Fireworks 4.0 Studio
Platform: Windows 95 / 98 / NT / 2000
Media: CD-ROM
"Get integrated Web graphics design and professional Web site development by using these two bundled products. A shared Macromedia user interface and integrated product features make the Dreamweaver 4/Fireworks 4 Studio the most efficient way to create professional Web sites. Create, edit, and animate bitmap and vector Web graphics, and add advanced interactivity and pop-up menus in Fireworks' robust, professional environment."
JASC PaintShop Pro 8.0
Platform: Windows 95 / 98 / NT / 2000 / Me / XP
Media: CD-ROM
A graphic program, for the casual user or professional, priced under $100 US; also currently offered with a nice rebate! "With a unique combination of automatic and precision tools for photo editing and graphic design, Paint Shop Pro is one of the most complete, easy-to-use professional digital imaging software packages available. And with version 8, you get all of the painting, drawing, and text options and tools of Paint Shop Pro 7, plus a full set of new creative choices to help streamline your tasks."
adobe Photoshop 6.0
Platform: 98 / 2000 / NT / ME
Media: CD
adobe Photoshop 6.0 Upgrade
Platform: 98 / 2000 / NT / ME
Media: CD
"Adobe Photoshop 6.0 software introduces the next generation of image editing with powerful new features that offer something for every user. Delivering a broad and productive tool set, Photoshop helps you explore your creativity, work at peak efficency, and achieve the highest quality results across all media."
Photoshop 7.0
Platform: 98 / 2000 / NT / ME / XP
Media: CD
adobe Photoshop 7.0 Upgrade
Platform: 98 / 2000 / NT / ME / XP
Media: CD
"Mixed-media professionals such as photographers, Web designers, and graphic designers will not be disappointed in Adobe's latest incarnation of Photoshop. In this release, Adobe aims hard at addressing the issues of file management, easy photo retouching, and smarter output for the Web. While Adobe manages to successfully address these issues, it also remains true to its photo editing roots. New and improved features and tools such as a painting option and an enhanced brush palette allow Photoshop to build on its reputation as the leading tool for image manipulators."
Illustrator 9.0
Platform: Windows 95 / 98 / NT / 2000 / Me
Media: CD-ROM
"Adobe Illustrator 9.0 expands your creative freedom and enhances your productivity with its new Web graphics tools, versatile transparency capabilities, powerful object and layer effects, and other innovative features. Now you can use these fast, flexible tools to transform your creative ideas into sophisticated graphics for use on the Web, in print, or in dynamic media projects."
adobe Acrobat 5.0
Platform: Windows 95 / 98 / NT/ 2000 / Me
Media: CD-ROM
adobe Acrobat 5.0 Upgrade
Platform: Windows 95 / 98 / NT/ 2000 / Me
Media: CD-ROM
Upgrade package for Acrobat 4.0 or 3.0
Acrobate 6 Professional Upgrade
Platform: 98 / NT / 2000 / ME / XP
Media: CD
"Adobe Acrobat 5.0 lets you easily convert any document to an Adobe Portable Document Format (PDF) file. Whether you create business plans, spreadsheets, graphically rich brochures, or Web sites, Acrobat 5 is an essential tool. Anyone with the free Adobe Acrobat Reader can open your Adobe PDF file across a broad range of hardware and software. It will look and print exactly as intended."