Best WYSIWYG editor

**westmich** · Feb 11, 2001 00:20

I know this isn't exactly apple to apple comparison, but this topic has been around for a while. I wanted to be the first to use the opinion poll for it.

**HyperBaseball** · Feb 11, 2001 00:50

Okay, this will get an argument started pretty quickly. I personally use FP 2k and have used it since 97 and seen it gradually improve in all aspects. It doesn't produce as much bulky code as it used to (which may still be too much for you big nerds).

I'm still waiting to buy DW but the cash flow is currently pretty low. Heard good things about it, but everyone has thei opinion.

BC · Feb 11, 2001 01:21

Even though I voted DreamWeaver, all of them have their place.

I tried GoLive out at a product demo at an expo and I was extremely impressed with the integration between GoLive and PhotoShop. It's also quite easy to use and is a worthy competitor.

Visual Interdev is my tool of choice for developing ASP applications and its power is unparalleled for ASP stuff.

I use HomeSite more for pure HTML coding (and fixing DreamWeaver's bloated JScript codes and cleaning up my own coding) and is an excellent complement to DreamWeaver (which is why it was previously bundled with DW).

DreamWeaver is what I use for 95% of my web work though, and it's perfect for all my needs.

**CryingWolf** · Feb 11, 2001 05:06

you didn't include NetObjects Fusion on the list which is a true wysiwyg editor

**Elledan** · Feb 11, 2001 06:17

I voted DreamWeaver.

IMO DreamWeaver 3 is too limited compared to DreamWeaver 4 (which I'm using now). Together with Edit+ 2, DreamWeaver 4 is unbeatable

**westmich** · Feb 11, 2001 15:28

Originally posted by CryingWolf
you didn't include NetObjects Fusion on the list which is a true wysiwyg editor

Sorry, I forgot about it.

**lynlimz** · Feb 11, 2001 22:15

you should add a others
coz not all uses wysiwyg editors

**westmich** · Feb 11, 2001 23:49

I realize I didn't include every WYSIWYG editor and not everyone uses them, however, these are the four that are always being compared.

This was just for fun.

**lynlimz** · Feb 12, 2001 03:41

Yep..i guess so.
FrontPage's my option for beginners. Dreamweaver would be for experienced designers.
Then again, text editors rule.

CJ · Feb 12, 2001 12:17

FrontPage 2000, without a doubt...

**dominique** · Feb 12, 2001 16:50

Just a thought that's somewhat unrelated to the topic of this thread:

How does a thread with 122 page views as of 4:45PM EST (02-12-01) have a poll with only 20 votes? What's going on?

**AlexC** · Feb 12, 2001 16:55

I just voted

DREAMWEAVER OF COURSE!!!!!!

seriously, i think that frontpage is GREAT for beginners, and experianced users, but someone got me hooked on DW before i had time to become an expericanced user

Alex

BC · Feb 12, 2001 18:57

Originally posted by dominique
Just a thought that's somewhat unrelated to the topic of this thread:

How does a thread with 122 page views as of 4:45PM EST (02-12-01) have a poll with only 20 votes? What's going on?

Probably because half of the page views are 'repeat' page views (that is, they've already viewed and possibly voted); the other half's probably just too lazy or like to sit on the fence

**TheOriginalH** · Feb 12, 2001 19:11

Microsoft aren't big fans of FP, if you check out the "help" file in ie5 and view source, it's full of dw javascript.

Know where the ms dev teams vote is then.....

hehe

H

**MattR** · Feb 12, 2001 19:13

Dreamweaver 0wnz j00.

**lynlimz** · Feb 13, 2001 07:18

LOL
That has to make me buffled.

**emcgill** · Feb 13, 2001 08:17

Dreamweaver is defanently the best one out there in my opinion. I have tried a lot of them, and now have been using Dreamweaver for the past 1 1/2. I love the thing.

GoLive is very tightly integrated with Photoshop, but have you tried Dreamweaver and Fireworks together? (especcially the version 4's)

Nothing can touch them. When I see Dreamweaver leading in a poll like this, it makes me proud. I feel like its a part of me. I feel like its mother.

Haha,

Eric

**Morpheos** · Feb 13, 2001 08:26

I voted FrontPage. Now, this is totaly not because I am a Microsoft Fan or anything (believe me, I am NOT). I usualy work in dreamweaver since I like the look and feel of the Program. I voted for FP because of its ease of use in creating froms and the control over an entire site. But the onl thing that bothers me about FP is that it does edit you alot into your HTML, which is something I despise since I am a hardcore HTML programmer and I like having complete control over my Site.
Sorry to all the anti-microsoft buddys, I am with you, its just that I can work faster with it. And anyway, I dont use those editors too much since I like to write the site myself.

**wert** · Feb 14, 2001 14:20

The Dreamweaver 4 / Fireworks 4 combo can't be beat!

**lynlimz** · Feb 14, 2001 18:29

I guess DW 4 is the winner..hahaz

**goober** · Feb 19, 2001 12:19

eesh, here we go again..

The only reason Visual InterDev is losing is no one has that kind of cash to pay for a great product. It gets my vote. The price is high, but you'll never meet anything better. I can almost guaruntee it.

Nah, Nah-nah nah-nah.

I feel argumentative today. Anyone care to throw down the gauntlet?

**edshuck** · Feb 19, 2001 13:56

Hi goober

Want to drive the best? Recommend you try Hot Dog, any version. I have Pro 6.5 But all are really solid products.

I do not need any other wysiwyg editor. Try it. Also their product is matched by their support! And today that is saying a lot for any service.

peace

**ady** · Feb 19, 2001 16:07

On the 5th of Feb 2001 NetObjects announced it had sold it's 10 millionth copy of NetObjects Fusion and you FORGOT to include it!

It is the only true wysiwyg software of it's kind.
DreamWeaver doesn't even come close in a comparison of ease of use. While daydreamweaver users are still setting up the dir structure of the site a NOF user is just going through the process of submitting his site to the search engines

**Gardener** · Feb 19, 2001 17:36

Web Studio 2 (what ?) - does everything, costs £20

**psalzer** · Feb 19, 2001 21:45

It's fine to discuss what we like and don't like about each one, but it's kind of silly to insist that one or the other is the best/worst, etc. For me, I wouldn't like a "true" WYSIWG, but on the other hand, I don't care for typing in all the code and frankly I need a visual aid to help keep track of tables, although I don't nest them as deep as that sounds. I think a lot has to do with how your mind works. Dreamweaver has been the best fit for me, but other people have other opinions, of course. The fact that Dreamweaver is ahead in this poll shouldn't be a surprise. It's a very popular application, but for those who march to a different drummer, that's fine, too.

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