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kjm · Oct 18, 2003, 04:45 AM

I will be making the switch soon, but needed help finding more information on what HTML & FTP programs are available on the Mac version? I have heard/read about BBEdit and the Mac version of Dreamweaver MX 2004 but was wondering what else was out there? Is there a free mac HTML editor like that of Windows' Notepad? What are some good FTP software programs? I would appreciate any help or comments.

WJMoore · Oct 18, 2003, 10:10 AM

Originally posted by kjm:
I will be making the switch soon, but needed help finding more information on what HTML & FTP programs are available on the Mac version? I have heard/read about BBEdit and the Mac version of Dreamweaver MX 2004 but was wondering what else was out there? Is there a free mac HTML editor like that of Windows' Notepad? What are some good FTP software programs? I would appreciate any help or comments.

Transmit is a very nice FTp client, costs $24.95. Persoanlly though I just use the built-in command line ftp client. Handels every FTP server I throw at it, has some cool features like bandwidth throttling and it's free.
For editing I can highly recommend the free SubEthaEdit.

fat mac moron · Oct 18, 2003, 11:21 AM

Originally posted by WJMoore:
Transmit is a very nice FTp client, costs $24.95. Persoanlly though I just use the built-in command line ftp client. Handels every FTP server I throw at it, has some cool features like bandwidth throttling and it's free.
For editing I can highly recommend the free SubEthaEdit.

I use the exact same programs for my site, both work great.

winwintoo · Oct 18, 2003, 11:38 AM

I use Fetch for FTP and SkEdit for HTML work.

Sean at skti is very approachable and is constantly improving his product. It already has some very nice features that I like.

HTH m

clam2000 · Oct 18, 2003, 12:09 PM

The developer tools contain a carbonized version of simple text, It works for most of what I need.

--will

kjm · Oct 23, 2003, 05:17 AM

Thanks for the help everyone :o) Also, just wondering if AppleWorks is included when purchasing a new PowerBook or is it something one has to purchase seperately?

WJMoore · 09:09 AM

Originally posted by kjm:
Thanks for the help everyone :o) Also, just wondering if AppleWorks is included when purchasing a new PowerBook or is it something one has to purchase seperately?

It's included on all new machines.

skEdit looks very nice, especially from a student developer. I wish I had time to work on my software projects... Maybe I will seeing as I'm soon to become a jobless ex-student. Ok it's not that bad, I'm only just beginning to look for a job.

Arkham_c · Oct 23, 2003, 10:06 AM

Originally posted by kjm:
Thanks for the help everyone :o) Also, just wondering if AppleWorks is included when purchasing a new PowerBook or is it something one has to purchase seperately?

AppleWorks is included with all CONSUMER machines. So you get it with the iMac, the eMac, and the iBook, but NOT with Powerbooks and Powermacs.

I would suggest that you consider whether you need Appleworks before you spend money on it. It's not that great.

kjm · Oct 23, 2003, 02:24 PM

Originally posted by Arkham_c:
AppleWorks is included with all CONSUMER machines. So you get it with the iMac, the eMac, and the iBook, but NOT with Powerbooks and Powermacs.

I would suggest that you consider whether you need Appleworks before you spend money on it. It's not that great.

Since I'm "switching" I assumed that AppleWorks would be the equivalent of MS Word, etc. - Or am I wrong? Of course, I know I can purchase Office X but would rather use that money for other accessories or software that I may need.

suthercd · Oct 23, 2003, 02:57 PM

Agree with the recommendations made. I also use JEdit for html editing and Perl coding.

HTH
Craig