Web Editor

Hello...Re: MS Front Page;
I'm having trouble transferring files from my old pc to my new Dell.

1) Does anyone know of an instruction manual for doing this?

2) Can you recommend a Web Editor (besides Dreamweaver) that I can use instead of MS Front Page?

Thank you,

Don Alm
Roseburg, Oregon

Don,

In case you're not aware MS is not supporting FrontPage any longer...

And many web hosts are not supporting FrontPage extensions...

But a few like HostGator still are...

MS have replaced it with...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Microsoft_Expression_Web

A few FrontPage resources, tutorials that may help...

And some Free web Editors etc...

http://www.google.com/Top/Computers/...oft_FrontPage/
http://www.thefreecountry.com/webmas...leditors.shtml
http://www.thesitewizard.com/getting...torial-1.shtml

Phil

Why do you say "not Dreamweaver?" I don't know a lot about web authoring programs, but I have Dreamweaver and I like it.

[MMacGillivray]

Hi, Don - a couple more to add to your arsenal

I like CoffeeCup software for web design - http://www.coffeecup.com.

Then there's also http://www.alleycode.com - it's free and it's very good.

Best
Margaret

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http://www.sampa.com/

Phil

Don,

Thanks for asking.

I have had this Exact problem - twice. And here is how I solved it and Why I had it.

Problem # 1. Computer Upgrade. Both running Win 98. All solutions asked about in stores etc. revolved around connecting the computers with a Network Cable. Problem was, neither computer had a network plug so another Solution had to be found.

Suggestion from Dan Butler was... install the old hard drive into the new computer. Make the old drive the Slave and the new drive the Master. This is done by rearranging small black Plug Covers on the drives - the drives Should have an image in the drive label which shows the relevant positions. (Google this for more info.)

Worked a treat. now my old drive was viewed as Drive E - C was the main drive, D was the CD Drive and E my old hard drive.

I just moved my files across using Windows Explorer - not Internet Explorer, Windows Explorer.

Once the data was transfered over, I deleted E drive's operating system to give me extra space and used it as a Backup Drive.

Problem # 2. Computer Upgrade Incompatible Hard Drives. In my previous upgrade both drives were IDE drives - they have a large flat ribbon coming out of them. The new computer had a SATA drive - blue cable coming from it. And so I couldn't just install the old drive into the new Dell.

Possible solutions are... using Memory Cards - a 4 gig card is cheap these days. And this can work if you have the time/patience to do so.

However, there is a better way.... get yourself an External Hard Disk Enclosure/Case - any electronics store like Tandy, Radio Shack etc., should sell them. One that allows you to put your old IDE hard disk into it and then it plugs into your new computer via a USB port. (such as Jay Car) or Radio Shack

(There was a fellow who posted here a year or so a go with a link to a site that sold such cases - cases for desk top drives and laptop drives. Do a search and you might find it. Think his name was Terry.)

I instantly am able to transfer as much data to the new drive as I like. Plus also have the added benefit of an external hard drive for backup storage. And can even use it as a normal hard drive. Such a running software off the new computer but having it store its files on the old hard drive.

Again, as this drive is now recognized as another drive, I can transfer files with Windows Explorer.

As for making websites... I'm one for hand coding. It ain't as hard as you might think. It's how I coded Hotsheetcity. Go through the lessons at http://www.pagetutor.com/index.html - basic and tables - and go from there.

Michael Ross
III

Thanks Michael....I've transferred old hard drive to external drive and can then move files onto new hard drive.

And...thanks Phil and others for website editor suggestions.

There used to be a saying that, "Put a Pencil into Us "SalesGuy's" hands, and we are Dangerous!"

That's been changed to, "Put a PC KeyBoard in front of us "SalesGuy's" and we're Dangerous....to "Ourselves"!

Don Alm
50ways to make money from home
http://www.midasreports.com

Hi Don , I have enjoyed useing NVU to make web pages, and the price is right *FREE*
NVU

Michael

For those interested or if you happen to be using Nvu and might not be aware...

As Nvu is no longer updated, KompoZer is recommended...

http://portableapps.com/apps/development/nvu_portable
http://webdesign.about.com/od/kompoz...mpoZer_Nvu.htm
http://www.thesitewizard.com/getting...torial-1.shtml

Phil

If you need a web editor, you can go to download.com and try out several shareware and freeware (check out the reviews before choosing which editor to download.)