As far as I am aware, Homesite is not about to be dropped. Allaire's next
major version of Homesite will be, apparently, a big overhaul, with a lot
of improved layout control.
Nick
At 19:54 5/04/00 -0500, you wrote:
>HomeSite is the best and most popular development tool around *but* is
>extremely vulnerable to the fact that developers can no longer afford to
>*not* also use a layout-page-code generator in conjunction with HomeSite or
>***as a total replacement*** to be 100% productive.
>
>It seems Macromedia has not been as asleep at the wheel and I wonder what
>the near future will bring...Consider this announcement from Macromedia...
>
>Macromedia announces code name UltraDev at Internet World today.
>
>What is UltraDev?
>Designed specifically for application development, UltraDev is a brand
>new product based on the Dreamweaver core architecture. UltraDev is
>the first solution to support ASP, JSP and CFML within a single design
>environment.
>
>Once UltraDev ships it will allow you to:
>
>1. Create professional web applications
>UltraDev provides everything you need to build, manage, and deploy
>dynamic, database-driven Web applications.
>
>2. Maintain total control over code
>UltraDev is the only product with visual and source editing for total
>control over source code.
>
>3. Connect easily to databases
>Quickly connect existing, static web pages to any ODBC, JDBC, or ADO
>database including Oracle, Sybase, Informix, Microsoft SQL Server and
>Microsoft Access.
>
>4. View server-side data in the workspace
>Save time and avoid repetitive tasks by viewing, testing, and editing
>live data returned from the application server in your workspace.
>
>5. Build for industry-standard servers
>UltraDev is the only solution that lets you build ASP, JSP, and Cold
>Fusion sites in one single design environment. Build sites for robust
>industry servers like Microsoft IIS, Allaire Cold Fusion, IBM
>Websphere, BEA WebLogic, and Netscape Enterprise Server.
>
>6. Create robust enterprise-ready Web applications
>Through extensibility, UltraDev integrates with other leading servers,
>Web applications and e-commerce solutions.
>
>
> UltraDev is NOT a replacement to Dreamweaver, it's a new standalone
>product built on the Dreamweaver core architecture.
>
>UltraDev IS the replacement to Drumbeat. Macromedia is not planning
>to rev Drumbeat.
>
>UltraDev is expected to ship in June.
>
>
>FAQ
>What is the difference between Dreamweaver and UltraDev?
>Dreamweaver is a visual design solution for creating HTML web sites.
>While Dreamweaver is open to integrating with leading web application
>servers, it is not engineered for visually creating web applications.
>UltraDev was built specifically for creating dynamic Web applications
>using technologies like ASP, JSP, and CFML.
>
>What is the price of UltraDev?
>Macromedia has not yet announced pricing for UltraDev. However, it
>will be priced competitively with other Web application development
>environments.
>
>I am a Macromedia customer and I currently develop Web applications.
>Will I be able to purchase UltraDev for a special price?
>Yes, but you must register your Macromedia product to qualify for any
>special offer.
>
>Is UltraDev an add-on to Dreamweaver?
>No, it is a new stand-alone product that is designed to meet the
>specific needs of Web application developers.
>
>Does UltraDev replace Drumbeat?
>Yes. When UltraDev ships it will replace Drumbeat as Macromedia's
>solution for Web application development.
>
>Will there be an upgrade path from Drumbeat to UltraDev?
>Yes, registered users of Drumbeat will be offered an upgrade at a very
>competitive price.
>
>Will you continue to support Drumbeat?
>Yes, we will continue to provide Drumbeat technical support through
>the end of the year.
>
>Does this mean you won't be updating Drumbeat?
>Correct, UltraDev replaces Drumbeat as the Macromedia solution for
>creating Web applications.
>
>Will there be an e-commerce edition of UltraDev?
>The core product will not include any e-commerce specific features,
>but through the power of extensibility and our network of developers,
>you will be able to easily download extensions for creating e-commerce
>applications.
>
>Will I be able to open and edit my Drumbeat sites in UltraDev?
>Yes, UltraDev reads and writes ASP, JSP, and CFML. The published pages
>of your Drumbeat sites can be opened and edited. However UltraDev will
>not open .edf files.
>
>Will my Dreamweaver sites work in UltraDev?
>Dreamweaver's native file format is HTML. UltraDev reads, recognizes
>and parses HTML, so there won't be any problems opening files built in
>Dreamweaver or any other application like Cold Fusion Studio,
>FrontPage, and HomeSite.
>
>When will UltraDev be available?
>UltraDev is expected to be available in June 2000.
>
>I just bought Drumbeat, do I qualify for a free upgrade to UltraDev?
>Customers who buy Drumbeat after April 5, 2000 qualify for a free
>upgrade to UltraDev when it becomes available.
>
>Will UltraDev be available in languages other than English?
>Yes, the first release of UltraDev will be available in French and
>German. Japanese, Spanish, Italian, Swedish and Portuguese will be
>available in the second release of UltraDev.
>
>What platforms will UltraDev support?
>When UltraDev ships, it will be simultaneously available for Mac OS
>8.6 or greater and Windows 95, 98, NT, and 2000.
>
>What servers will UltraDev support?
>Any ASP 2.0, Cold Fusion or JSP 1.0 server including Microsoft IIS,
>Allaire Cold Fusion, IBM Websphere, BEA WebLogic, and Netscape
>Enterprise Server.
>
>What databases will UltraDev support?
>ODBC, JDBC, or ADO relational databases including Oracle,
>Sybase, Informix, Microsoft SQL Server and Microsoft Access.
>
>Is there training available for UltaDev?
>When UltraDev ships, Macromedia will provide tutorials, online
>documentation and training videos. Online training, books
>
>Please visit http://www.macromedia.com/software/ultradev and sign up
>to receive additional information once it becomes available.
>
>
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