Adobe GoLive 4.0 Complete package

Trying to accomplish anything took twice as long as it should. GoLive! packs far too many features into the default window which in turn causes it to use too much RAM. I was able to keep maybe one other program open while using GoLive! Not good when I need to run more than 1 program. On the otherhand, closing the extra features leaves the user without enough tools to get the job done. In contrast, Dreamweaver 3.0 is streamlined so the essential tools are on a small task bar and other tools can be added at the user's convenience. Skip GoLive! and pick up Dreamweaver instead. ... more

Right, lets get straight to the point, If you are a Adobe fan then this is far better than Flash 4. On the otherhand, if you don't give a toss about the layout and can handle a different interface then Flash 4 (even flash 3) is far better and easier to use. Sorry Abobe but this one is a bit of a dud, the only real thing going for it is that if you already use adobe products you feel quite at home. The one annoying thing I found was that I spent 2 weeks with Go Live and then moved over to Flash and I reallised that sometimes too many options are a bad thing. The learning curve for Go Live is ... more

Adobe GoLive! is said to be one of the best pieces of software available for web designers. However I don't agree. For a start, the price tag is pretty big, not something you'd want to buy on impulse. Then, trying to run GoLive! on your PC will take forever as it uses a hefty amount of memory - everything takes twice as long. The screen then becomes packed full of menus and options which are very confusing, especially for beginners. But its not all bad. If you're looking for a web package that means you can simply drag-and-drop features where you want, choose GoLive by all means. Using the ... more