Stories about: Netobjects

Microsoft has jumped onto the free software wagon, including a package that offers useful features for web developers.

In the May 2006 issue of PC World, available now:

Get ready for Vista - Our preview of Microsoft's first full-featured version of its new operating system. Windows hacks - Easy tricks to make Windows XP run at its best. Super-size me - 10 of the best projectors for home and business use revealed. The new virus fighters - A complete update of the latest antivirus products on the market. 23 things to do with a thumb drive - you'll be surprised by some of the handy uses for your humble USB drive. Better ways to eBay - An insider's guide to making money and picking up bargains on the popular auction site.
PLUS, our regular sections: Industry news; Quick Takes - a glance at the hottest new high tech. Best Buys charts - head-to-head comparisons at a glance detailing the latest and best PCs, notebooks, TV tuners, LCD monitors, DVD burners, high-end graphics cards, wireless routers and ADSL2+ modems. First Looks - the latest in hardware and software, reviewed; Here's How; Backbytes - Gadgets, games and Dr Backbytes' casts a quirky eye over what's new in high tech.

Best Buys report card: Altech NRG Hydro

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PLUS, on the cover DVD: FULL report cards from all Best Buys categories; Free Full Versions: Ulead VideoStudio 8SE, Personal Diary, iPIG mobile security. FREE GAME DEMO: Lord of the Rings: Battle for Middle-Earth II; FREE TRIALS: Trend Micro Internet Security plus other antivirus software, Digital Image 2006 Suite Starter Edition. Essentials for your PC and Internet; Patches & Updates; HelpScreen, Here's How and Features software.

In recent years web-development software makers have recognised that a lot of software is just too complex when it comes to updating content - the very task that will take up most time and effort once a site is up and running. The trend towards simplifying online workflow was started by Macromedia's Contribute, but NetObjects has seen the value of providing a similar package to support its main web designer, Fusion.

Fusion has long had a reputation as a sophisticated application that can produce competent results but is easy to use, particularly when compared with Dreamweaver and GoLive. While it provides plenty of wizards to set up pages quickly, it also offers a wealth of tools to control some pretty advanced features for your site, including controls for online shops and RSS feeds.

Web editorThis software is aimed at the growing number of Web site builders who want their pages up and running in minutes without having to worry about the fallibility of their HTML code.

Operating systems head to head: Windows XP vs. Linux & Mac OS; Online résumé resources; PC playtime: Movies, music and games on your PC; The PC @ 20; Going Digital: How to revive your vinyl. Speakers and sound cards reviewed.
PLUS on the CD:
Free full version of askSam 2.0; DVD, DivX and Media Player shareware, Apollo photographs... and your chance to WIN a 17in LCD monitor worth $2100.

Oracle Tuesday laid more groundwork for its shift to becoming an Internet services company that offers software and applications over the Web rather than a software company that relies on selling packaged products.

The fifth version of this web authoring tool is packed with features.

The best of the Web for free; Accounting software to tackle the GST; Napster - MP3 stash; NEW section - LinuxWorld.com.au; Sub-$2000 PCs. PLUS: on the PC World CDs - free full version of SOHO Accounting worth $199; over 100 FREE programs including Internet, utilities and games; 200MB of Linux software.

On this month's two PC World CDs - free full version of GST-ready SOHO Accounting worth $199; over 100 FREE programs including Internet, utilities and games; 200MB of Linux software.