Design Challenges

Macromedia is on the move

I just opened Dreamweaver to see that they have changed the splash text on the welcome screen, where it used to say "join our seminars", now says "introducing Dreamweaver 8."

Two things here, first, I didn't realize that Macromedia connected to the Web to download this "ad" into my welcome screen. What else are they downloading or uploading for that matter, clearly a violation of some rule(s) here.

On the other hand, this got me curious enough to click and find out that they are moving towards an even better product. They are introducing features that will allow you to edit and integrate XML into your Web page seamlessly with options to preview your CSS in designer's mode. The other new features, as well, look very promising and are making me very excited about this new release.

Now all they have to tell me is that they have fix the bug that freezes Dreamweaver everything I first launch it and I'll be a very happy Web Designer.

For more features visit Macromedia Dreamweaver's 8 Web site.