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What software will I need?
There are many programs specialising in Web site Development. These are also known as authoring programs. If you are building a simple site you may find that the programs supplied with Internet Explorer (FrontPage Express) or with Netscape (Composer) will be adequate to make a start. Reasonable Web pages can also be designed with word-processing programs such as Microsoft Word.
If you would like a more sophisticated program then the following are popular:
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Dreamweaver |
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FrontPage |
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Fusion |
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Although the last version of Frontpage was released in 2003, it remains the most popular Web authoring program with almost 100 times as many web pages being produced when compared to Dreamweaver according to securityspace.com. Some pundits argue that Dreamweaver is more powerful or more appropriate for experts but a quick look at the bookshelves will demonstrate that books on Frontpage are larger than those on Dreamweaver confirming the wonderful set of options available to Frontpage users. Ideally, one should become versed in HTML and use this in combination with your favourite authoring program.
These programs will assist you to produce professional looking Web pages quickly. They also provide good quality maintenance of your site with tasks such as checking for broken links and uploading your Web pages. You may be able to download trial versions of these programs allowing you to see how they suit your requirements.
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AVG Anti-Virus Software
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AVG Anti-Virus Software
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The following Web sites provide valuable tutorials about Frontpage.
http://www.frontpage2002.com/frontpage_2002_tutorial_guide.htm
http://www.icemocha.com/tutorials.htm
http://www.webmasterbase.com/tutorials/FrontPage/