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I have recently setup a website but updating it I usualy use Dreamweaver MX but iv heared that Microsoft Front Page is better? can you give me advice please. Thanks in advanced:cy:
Are you sure about that? I've heard about Frontpage exploits, so it might be true for Frontpage, but for Dreamweaver? Doesn't that just use standard FTP functions?Originally posted by hilljd00
Yes.... do NOT! upload with frontpage/dreamweaver only use a ftp prog e.g. FlashFXP because it can be used to exploit your host, and thats how hackers deface website........
You're right about that. You need Frontpage Extensions installed on the webserver you're uploading too (IIRC).Originally posted by BuLLDoG
I didnt even know i could upload via dreamweaver? iI thought only Front Page could do that, and even then you needed front page enabled on your webhost?
Well, I doubt that. I rather think most pros use a simple text editor (e.g Notepad or EditPlus for more features) and handcode their HTML. I do know that you can also do this in Dreamweaver, but it's still a WYSIWYG-editor.Originally posted by NameCaster
DreamWeaver and HomeSite are what most of the pros use.
Originally posted by FrontRow
I wouldn't be quite so hard on FrontPage... it has a lot of things going for it. I would agree that if you are thinking long term, you are better off with Dreamweaver, but you can still do a very good job with Front Page. Just stay away from those awful templates and learn some coding on your own too.
The big advantage of FP is that it is very easy to learn and use, and it still has a lot of functionality. I suspect that is also what a lot of people don't like about it (the snob factor)
Originally posted by BuLLDoG
I didnt even know i could upload via dreamweaver? iI thought only Front Page could do that, and even then you needed front page enabled on your webhost?
Well, I must admit, I did start with Frontpage (98), and it has helped plenty of times. It doesn't truly suck. When I mastered HTML I've switched though. I just don't need it anymore, really.Originally posted by FrontRow
I personally would never have had the confidence to get into web design as a business (years ago) if I did not have some of the FP extensions to fall back on.
Originally posted by hilljd00
okie dokies May i ask why? I know its better, I just want to know your view.