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WantToLearn -> PCMag.com Product Review: Expression Web (beta) (10/16/2006 10:58:21)

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BOTTOM LINE
For knowledgeable Web authors, this beta looks like it's going to be the best editor out there--but without the beginner-style handholding offered by FrontPage.

PROS
Up-to-date standards-based web editor with drag-and-drop XML support built in. Interface similar enough to FrontPage that you'll need minimal retraining. Efficient use of Cascading Style Sheets for sleek, compatible coding.

CONS
Somewhat steep learning curve for full use of database, RSS, and advanced features. No built-in support for automated validation of PHP pages.


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BobbyDouglas -> RE: PCMag.com Product Review: Expression Web (beta) (10/16/2006 12:13:28)

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BOTTOM LINE
For knowledgeable Web authors, this beta looks like it's going to be the best editor out there--but without the beginner-style handholding offered by FrontPage.

- I think that's enough for me to stop taking the review as legit. I hate reviews like this, it makes everything sound so bias. So if we don't think this is the best editor around, we are not "knowledgeable"? Sounds like MS was handed the review before it was published.



caz -> RE: PCMag.com Product Review: Expression Web (beta) (10/16/2006 13:05:53)

If you actually read the review in full it concludes:

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If you know what you're doing, this is a breathtakingly powerful product, and I only wish it could include a bit more of the late lamented FrontPage's handholding for beginners.


The author also notes that PHP support is lacking, so on the whole I don't think that there is marked bias in the review and the author has been fair.



d a v e -> RE: PCMag.com Product Review: Expression Web (beta) (10/16/2006 13:06:15)

i read it as: if you're not knowledgeable then you won't find it the best editor as it doesn't do hand-holding.



BobbyDouglas -> RE: PCMag.com Product Review: Expression Web (beta) (10/16/2006 13:35:34)

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The author also notes that PHP support is lacking, so on the whole I don't think that there is marked bias in the review and the author has been fair.

- Yet "this beta looks like it's going to be the best editor out there". It is the best, but doesn't even support PHP?



360texas -> RE: PCMag.com Product Review: Expression Web (beta) (10/16/2006 13:54:16)

Hmm gonna have to start watching this.

Downloaded the 201mb. Installed ok. Works concurrently with FP2003.

Couple of observations.

It lacks global website management in terms of menu's. At the moment is requires you to manually edit/add each page in an external XML file. Can not find the sample in the download set of files.

Lacks the use of INCLUDE's. Did find that I could copy a FP2003 footer bot code snippet and paste it into an expression page.. and edit to read /include/footer.htm to /include/menu.htm. Then I could see the included page in the Design view.

Just a thought.



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