Publisher's Description
From Linspire:
Nvu (pronounced N-view, for a "new view") makes managing a web site a snap. Now anyone can create web pages and manage a website with no technical expertise or knowledge of HTML. Finally! A complete Web Authoring System for Linux Desktop users as well as Microsoft Windows and Macintosh users.
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All versions:
3.8 starsout of 108 votes
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Current version:
3.8 starsout of 108 votes
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"Pretty good but changes code now and again."
Version: Nvu 1
Pros
Easy to use
Cons
Changes code now and again, also adds code.
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"Does a great job."
Version: Nvu 1
Pros
I used to use Word 2003 for all my Web pages. Now with Word 2007 it just doesn't work the same. This program does just what I need for simple web pages with some pictures and links. And it seems to work with fine with most browsers.
Cons
I don't see a easy way to add music to a web page, but I have my old HTML code and I just pasted it in.
Summary
Great easy to use Web page creator / editor.
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"Not so good"
Version: Nvu 1
Pros
It was free.
Cons
Not easy to use. There are free web based wsyiwyg page editors that are 100 times better than this program. Don't waste your time with this one.
Summary
Poorly designed software that makes it impossible to do anything. You could fix the downsides of this software if you knew how to program html, but for me the whole point of getting the software in the first place was because I didn't feel like having to program all the html. I used to program whole pages in html myself 10 years ago, but there are so many better easier ways to do it now, but this isn't one of them.
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"A good place to start"
Version: Nvu 1
Pros
Multiple views, easy to use
Cons
I'm too new to HTML to notice any!
Summary
I needed something that would let me edit already-prepared web pages, view the results, and get the edited page on-line. Nvu is perfect for that. Give it a try. The price is right!
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"Disappointing due to Limited features"
Version: Nvu 1
Pros
I looked at it for around 5 minutes. The html editor might have been easier than what I use now, however their are cons.
Cons
You can't use a pre-made style sheet that I'm aware of. The ones that come with custom templates I mean. So I have no use for this program.
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"A very simple Website Manager"
Version: Nvu 1
Pros
Everything about this free software is good and professional looking. I harfully appreciate the developers for producing this Website manager and designer.
Cons
I felt it is lacking some good templates.
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"Fine if you don't actually want to learn HTML"
Version: Nvu 1
Pros
On the plus-side, the program is very simple to use. It may be a little confusing to a "newbie" at first, but it is fairly straightforward.
Cons
The main reason I don't like the program is that it codes everything for you. If you actually put code in, it will 'code your code,' or, basically, it thinks your code is the text to be displayed on the page.
Summary
Honestly, I do not like the program. If you are really interested in learning HTML, look elsewere. To me, this program is the same as claiming to be a web programmer, but only using template sites such as Wetpaint. Again, everything runs on the program as it is intended to, but the program would only really be useful for someone who wants a cheap template site.
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"Works perfectly for me if I do not upload with it."
Version: Nvu 1
Pros
I don't know about the latest advanced xhtml etc., but writes very proper html, and also can be plugged into your custom css very nicely.
Cons
Kompozer.net is supposedly the current successor to Nvu, just as Nvu was the successor to Gecko and Mozilla Application Suite.
Summary
Don't make the mistake of "donating" to or downloading from Nvu which is defunct. Go to KompoZer.net Give them 5 or 10 bucks because it's the best chance of maintaining an affordable wysiwig. No wysiwig is perfect no matter how much you pay. Use a wysiwig to get a page started or to plug in bits and pieces quickly. Or if you don't know what you are doing and don't want to learn HTML, KompoZer is still probably your best chance of getting the job done somewhat correctly.
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"Great to avoid the $$$ of Dreamweaver, A+ for beginners"
Version: Nvu 1
Pros
Simple to modify html in text/designer mode
Cons
Can't tell, I'm not a pro user
Summary
Great value and simple to use; works great on Mac OS X Snow Leopard. Highly recommend it!!!!
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"Useful basic HTML editor"
Version: Nvu 1
Pros
Nvu 1 is great for creating simple pages and sites, and would be a good learning tool for someone wishing to practice hand coding. Simple to use, efficient, and very handy. Very useful, saved time and expense.
Cons
Sadly this product is no longer being updated. No page templates or site templates seem to be available - these might be useful for absolute beginners wishing to give their pages a more professional appearance.
Summary
Great for classrooms, small offices, nonprofits. Someone just learning hand coding would benefit from using this product. Works smoothly.
