Sounds real cool. Porbably buggy as hell. Guess I'm the last guy around
still writing raw html/cfml/asp using God Give Me Strength - Notepad or
NoteTab.
But I know the markup language cold.
Alan Wolf, MCSE, MCP, MCP + I
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From: WorldNet <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: CF-Talk <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Wednesday, April 05, 2000 8:54 PM
Subject: Is HomeSite Soon To Be History?
> 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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