Hit: Dreamweaver vs. Frontpage

[Janet Pfadt <JPfadt1144@CS.COM>]

I have used both DreamWeaver and Front Page.  I prefer DreamWeaver.  Front
Page writes in a bunch of proprietary code, so if you ever desire to use it
to edit a website created in another program, it can cause problems.
DreamWeaver, however, writes the html code, and the files tend to be less
large.  Also, if you use Front Page, the server you store your files on must
contain the Front Page drivers (that may not be the correct term) to make it
run.  Most commercial servers do have the Front Page drivers.  DreamWeaver
web page may be placed on any web server.


I use FrontPage and like it.  Just make sure that your host supports
FrontPage to make updating easier.  You can update without the support, but
not all parts will work.  I really had a problem with a counter.

I love Dreamweaver and have heard it's the program of choice by web page
designers.  I have not used Front Page recently.  Several years ago I found
it confusing.  That was then and I know a lot more now!


If you are truly just getting into website design, then I would go with
FrontPage.  It isn't quite as flexible as Dreamweaver, but it is much more
intuitive and it automates more of the routine processes.

Dreamweaver, however, is the superior product overall.

Our school district uses dreamweaver. I just finished a dreamweaver workshop.
 It is easy to use. I would recommend it. You may look at our website:
http://library.lhs. usd497.org

I have no experience with either of those programs, but I bought HotMetalPro
last year and am glad I did. (I didn't even consider Front Page, on principle
--
some versions created websites that could not be viewed with Netscape!) Good
luck!

I use Notepad (or another text editor) combined with
the validators at W3C <http://validator.w3.org/> to
check for HTML coding errors and at Bobby
<http://www.cast.org/bobby/> to check for design
problems regarding accessibility.

>If so, why?

Because that way a generator doesn't put in bad
or outdated code, or code that's only readable by
its preferred browser. The latter is a perennial
problem with some generators, such as MS Front
Page and Netscape Composer.

> Also, what are good websites for art work, wallpaper, etc?

Good places to start are graphic-specific sites like:

  Classroom Clipart
  http://classroomclipart.com/

  Graphics for Teachers
  http://webtech.kennesaw.edu/jcheek3/graphics.htm

  Pics4Learning
  http://pics.tech4learning.com/

and general web-developer sites like:

  The Web Builder's Toolkit
  http://home.hiwaay.net/~crispen/kellys_place/web_tools.html

  The Web Developer's Virtual Library
  http://wdvl.com/


HTH!

Janet, Dreamweaver is the creme de la creme.  It is used by professionals.
You can get the academic pricing and get a suite with Fireworks and Flash and
have everything you need for years to come.  Check out the Macromedia
website.

Dreamweaver is far better.
It doesn't put all the unnecessary html codes that Front Page does.
Dreamweaver also is good if you want to make sure your web site works well
with both Netscape and Internet Explorer. Front Page is Microsoft.... it
will work with IE fine, but Netscape might not view it the same way.

I've used both and found Dreamweaver far more superior than Front Page.

I'm in the same predicament, we did opt for Dreamweaver because it's
readable across platforms, whereas Frontpage is a PC platform product and
the can no be always seen by other platforms.

I think you will be much happier with Dreamweaver. It is cheaper, easier to
use, has more features like password access, coordinates better with
multimedia (if you choose to add some) and, most important, creates a
cleaner code that is W3C compliant.

I recommend Dreamweaver because of ease of use for the novice, power for
those who want a great site, and because of the ability to write and edit
HTML for those who are Techies. We use it here at school and at home and
it's easy for me and great for my geek-husband! :)

DreamWeaver is my preference because it is much easier to use
than Front Page. If per chance you need to look at the raw code,
Dreamweaver is pure. Front Page puts so much extraneous tags
and coding in that you cannot make heads or tails of the raw
HTML code. Also Front page uses all sorts of Microsoft specific
extensions, etc.

I did my website certification class on Front Page. It is OK, not great. I
would go with Dream weaver over FP. I have no experience with DW, but spoke
with some who love it. I use (and LOVE) adobe pagemill, which can't be bought
any more. Some day, I plan on learning DW. FP is not supported well by some
web servers, so you might want to check with the server who will be hosting
your site. The one which hosts my school's site does not support FP due to
its "glitchiness."

Dream Weaver seemed easier to learn and accomplish tasks.  My district
doesn't allow Front Page due to special extensions used.

>Dreamweaver

I definitely like this one because it's a local company, I can get all
sorts of good answers from their newsgroup, and it's the program of
choice for professionals, so if you can take the time for the steeper
learning curve, you can do a lot more with it.

There's a great class on DW done online from ed2go.com (you need to
register with a local school -- our adult school handles it here), and
good books from Peachpit Press (Visual Quickstart Guide).

I do not have any monetary connection with any of these companies
(except all MY $$$ going into their pockets!!) but I've found them to be
really good.

My 16-year old son just helped me make a webpage for my library certification
project with Front Page 2000. It seemed very logical and easy to use--you
need a good and easily understandable handbook though.


Thanks for everyone's help!

Janet Pfadt, Media Specialist
Fox Hill Elementary School
802 Fox Hill Drive
Indianapolis, IN   46228
jpfadt1144@cs.com

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