Underated Software That Does The Job Well (MS FrontPage 2000)

Member Name: darrenloud

Product:	MS FrontPage 2000
Date:	20/08/01 (175 review reads)
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Advantages: Simple to use, offers many advanced features, functions similar to other MS products.

Disadvantages: Need FrontPage server extensions if you wish to use some features.

I would class myself as an advanced user of Frontpage 2000, so I would like to think that I have a fairly good grasp over this software.

Like many MS programs, FrontPage works very well within windows and functions very similar to other programs such as Word and Excel.

It's primary use is for designing and producing web pages. It has features that many other programs do not offer. For it to be used to its fully potential, the server that you plan on publishing to much have FrontPage server extensions installed. However, I don't use the features that require this as most advanced features, such as message boards are more reliable if programed in perl.

If used correctly, FrontPage can produce some amazing web creations. It is very simple to use and features a WYSIWYG interface and the standard html editing feature. It is perfect for beginners to use and equally good for advanced users.

The one downside with FrontPage, other than the need for server extensions, is the ammount of 'crap' code it generates. But with a simple knowledge of html, this can be easily removed.

Like all software it is important that the user is happy with it. If you feel comfortable using it, then great. If not, then find something else to use.

FrontPage comes as part of the MS Office Professional Package, it is also available for about £129.99 as a stand-alone piece of software.

I urge you to disregard those who put this product down. it may have its downsides, but what program doesn't? I really think this product is under-rated and should be consider if you are thinking of publishing your own web documents.

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