Adobe Dreamweaver - fantastic bit of software!

Advantages: easy to use, code hinting, loads of useful features
Disadvantages: sometimes is a bit tempremental

...Adobe Dreamweaver is one of the best web design programs of all time, or at least that's what I think. I started using Dreamweaver as the designer of my site, never venturing into the code side of things. Dreamweaver is great when it comes to this, the new CS4 interface makes everything so much easier to get to. It is so simple that you can have a table based template set up in no time! However, when I started looking into making my site a little better and nicer looking, I came accross CSS. When I started using this coding language, I knew nothing about it, however when I opened up a blank CSS document, I noticed that when I typed I got suggestions of what could be put in. Using this I gradually learned CSS through code hinting, that is how great it is. Another great thing with Dreamweaver is the ease of setting up a connection to...

scrobby 24.10.2009 · Read review
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Adobe Acrobat Reader

Advantages: Free, used globally, secure file transfer
Disadvantages: None

...~Introduction~ As I start this review, I will declare that my knowledge of computers and their applications is good, but not as extensive as some people's. I do know some of the more advanced functions of a computer and am pretty confident that I can write the review in a more than legible manor. I have come across Adobe Acrobat Reader a number of times in my use of computers and the internet and I feel that the programme is worthy of a review from myself. I am taking my A-levels at school at the moment and Adobe Acrobat pops up a lot in business studies. We are often assigned tasks to find cash flow forecasts or a break even analysis from a real life company and many of these are Adobe Acrobat files. ~Overview~ The Adobe Acrobat software, allows users to view and compile documents that can't be edited by others...

thespurs 02.12.2004 · Read review
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Review of Adobe Acrobat 5.0 Media

cool edit, adobe

Advantages: easy to use, endless features and everything you need in a recording/editing programme
Disadvantages: sometiems crashes but a restore point is given so you loose nothing!

...start the programme it asks whether you want to continue from where you left off and so now time or files are lost! And finally? Adobe Audition is a must for all those already involved or wanting to get involved in home recording and editing either for pleasure or professional use. System requirements Windows: 400MHz or faster processor (2GHz or faster recommended) Microsoft® Windows® 2000 or Windows XP® Professional or Home Edition (Adobe applications on Windows XP with Service Pack 2) 64MB of RAM (512MB or more recommended) 75MB of available hard-disk space (700MB recommended for installing optional audio clips) 800x600 colour display (1,024x768 display recommended) Stereo sound card (multi-track sound card recommended) CD-ROM drive CD-RW drive for audio CD creation Microsoft DirectX 9.0 software required...

chrismoll 31.05.2005 · Read review
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Adobe Photoshop CS2 review

Advantages: The best photo editing/graphic software you can get!
Disadvantages: The application takes time to load + it may take a little time to get used to.

...originally clicked. Since using this product for over 2 years my skills have increasingly developed through my knowledge on how to use the software and using other or famous artists as inspiration. Do not worry though, you may find the product hard to use at first but I assure you the 'Adobe help' function provides more help you need. Technically you can't get lost as it provides help with pretty much everything you need to know!...

gbninet 28.06.2008 · Read review
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Adobe Through the Looking Glass

Advantages: The industry standard photo editing tool
Disadvantages: The daunting price

...The jewel in Adobes crown, Photoshop is simply the most powerful piece of imaging software that there is. My love affair started with version 2, way back when, and each new incarnation has added life saving tricks to the sizeable toolbox. Version 7 refines all the rough edges of version 6 which initially left me cold. I think the change of interface was always going to divide the followers, and after so many years of shortcutting my way to palettes and expanding tool options, to suddenly have them appear up in the top menu bar was a huge kick in the ribs. Be warned then, if you are about to upgrade from 5 or earlier, expect a little time to get used to the minor but still rather alarming change of layout. So, that minor quibble aside, just what does Photoshop do? Well, from version 6 onwards, practically everything. Previously...

dadmancat 01.04.2003 · Read review
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Review of Adobe Photoshop v7 Windows

Amazing Photo Editing Program (Adobe Photoshop CS4)

Advantages: Massive amount of features, endless ways to manipulate pictures
Disadvantages: Takes a while to learn how to use it

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soutram 30.06.2009 · Read review
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Review of Adobe Photoshop CS4 (PC)

Adobe Photoshop Elements 4.0

Advantages: Great selection tools, pan & zoom in slide shows, price, printed manual
Disadvantages: file browser gone

...version 3 I found version 4 needed quite a powerful PC to get the best out of it. It seemed to suffer particularly on systems with slow hard drives such as laptops. However, once it was up and running, it was snappy enough. It was only changing from one editing mode to another that seemed to hit it hard after that. Conclusion Version 3 was a huge jump over version 2. Version 4 is a more subtle change but still adds plenty of useful features. For many, the improved selection tools may swing it. For others, the improvements to the slideshow may be just what you're after. If you're still on version 1 or 2 or don't have it at all, Adobe Elements 4 is in my opinion a must have for photographers and other image manipulators....

ilaskey 08.02.2007 · Read review
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Adobe Photoshop 7 - A Review

Advantages: The best photo-editor on the market, new time-saving features.
Disadvantages: Expensive, new version has few new creative tools, not good for home use.

...I've just spent £530 on a piece of software. Surprised? Don't be... You see, I do a fair bit of freelance digital photography and I needed a professional photo-editing program. After trying a few cheaper alternatives, I splashed out on Abode Photoshop 7 with all the trimmings, but I now use it almost every day. For the price, I don’t recommend it for non-professionals, but pros will gain some really handy features on this new, improved version of the Adobe program. The Adobe Photoshop 7.0 Package Here’s what you get for that ridiculously large some of money: Adobe Photoshop 7 – The main program has the same layout as before and all the features you’d expect to find for professional photo-editing are here...

freelancer1 18.09.2002 · Read review
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For those with Adobe loyalties

Advantages: Outstandingly elegant program
Disadvantages: Less developers than Dreamweaver

...As Adobe Photoshop is widely looked upon as a standard tool for webdesigners, I thought that I would try out their rival to Dreamweaver, GoLive 5.0. First off I was impressed with the ease of installation, as once I had set the preferences for the browsers, it was ready to go, and just meant that I had to either create a new site or import an existing site. The various toolbars have the Photoshop feel, so there was very little to get used to, and as such it was very easy to get going with. It also allows a more seamless integration of files from other Adobe applications (funny that!). The site map provided when I imported my site was very easy to understand and there was an automatic link checking system. Indeed if you enter a page with a dead/faulty link for editting, then GoLive will actually highlight it for you so you know that...

Morgenhund 03.10.2000 · Read review
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Adobe Acrobat 8 Standard

Advantages: It will easily convert documents of a different format to pdf
Disadvantages: It uses a lot of processor speed, it takes a long time to load,

...This software allows you to create PDF format documents. PDF documents are especially useful for people who would like their documents to appear on websites. The software also allows the user to convert documents such as microsoft word documents (*.doc) to pdf format. This means that all your documents can easily be converted from doc to pdf in a click of a button. Adobe Acrobat 8 Standard also is capable of breaking down large pdf documents into smaller more managable files. Which can then either be loaded or saved seperately to make the file size smaller, or the user can disguard pages that are demmed unnecessary. Be aware it is loaded instead of the quicker acrobat reader after install when viewing pdfs The software is realitively expensive for its usefulness but it does provide a professonial look for people wanted to make...

serenhere 18.09.2007 · Read review
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