Discussion Overview
The discussion revolves around suggestions and reviews of free WYSIWYG HTML editors. Participants share their experiences and preferences regarding various editors, including their usability and features.
Discussion Character
- Exploratory, Debate/contested
Main Points Raised
- One participant mentions trying "Nvu" but lacks the experience to evaluate its quality.
- Another participant expresses a need for a legal, free alternative to Dreamweaver MX and seeks opinions on "Nvu" and other options.
- Some participants acknowledge that "Nvu" has not been maintained for a couple of years but still consider it a viable option.
- One participant suggests "SeaMonkey Composer" as a potentially good alternative, despite not having used it personally.
- A participant shares their positive experience with MacroMedia Dreamweaver but notes it does not meet the criteria of being free.
- Another participant points out the distinction between "free beer" and "free speech" in the context of software licensing, emphasizing that Dreamweaver does not qualify as free.
- One participant expresses intent to try "Kompozer," highlighting its usability and maintenance status compared to Dreamweaver.
- Another participant recommends "Arisesoft Winsyntax" for its free availability and support for multiple programming languages, providing a link for further exploration.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Participants generally agree on the need for free HTML editors, but multiple competing views and preferences for different editors remain. The discussion does not reach a consensus on which editor is the best option.
Contextual Notes
Some participants note the lack of maintenance for certain editors, which may affect their performance and reliability. There is also a distinction made between different interpretations of "free" in software licensing.
Who May Find This Useful
Individuals seeking free WYSIWYG HTML editors, particularly those transitioning from proprietary software like Dreamweaver, may find this discussion helpful.