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1. Re: Dreamweaver CS3 instead CS4 for optimization on older hardware . . .
cgrscott Mar 2, 2009 3:09 AM (in response to cgrscott)I have not done a trial installation of Dreamweaver CS3 but PowerPC G4 is among it's list of supported hardware. -
2. Re: Dreamweaver CS3 instead CS4 for optimization on older hardware . . .
LRK 2 Mar 2, 2009 7:51 AM (in response to cgrscott)Good choice in my opinion. And probably a good choice on the book as well.
For what it's worth I prefer using DWCS3 over DWCS4. I have both DWCS3 and DWCS4 installed on my G5.
Not sure about any advantages to using DWCS4 when doing basic websites. I have had some problems with CS4 related to imported .flv files. -
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cgrscott Mar 2, 2009 8:28 AM (in response to cgrscott)Thanks for your feedback. I know I did not ask a question. I was just bouncing my thoughts off of the forum readers. If reading and using "Dreamweaver CS3: The Missing Manual" leads me into learning HTML coding, that is fine. Using Dreamweaver in a WYSIWYG fashion might be a starting point for me. -
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LRK 2 Mar 2, 2009 12:04 PM (in response to cgrscott)You're welcome. I hope it goes well. I too started out as a print designer and slowly went to web design using GoLive, and later DW. It's not been easy but it's been rewarding financially. I enjoy web design, but have nearly gone crazy trying to keep up with all the changes. -
5. Re: Dreamweaver CS3 instead CS4 for optimization on older hardware . . .
(Murray_Summers) Mar 2, 2009 3:12 PM (in response to LRK 2)CS4 has a number of advantages over CS3, but you may not experience any of
them in simple sites. However, I have not seen a problem with FLV files
that can be traced to a DW insufficiency yet. There have been many posted,
but all of the ones I have seen resolved have been operator error. Wanna
try with yours?
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LRK 2 Mar 2, 2009 4:23 PM (in response to cgrscott)Hi Murray, <br /> <br />I don't have anything uploaded right now, but I do have a screen shot of what happens every time I attempt to import a .flv file using DWCS4. <br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.pixentral.com/show.php?picture=1P41k6tZDXCiEg3B6pL4haOa0C7TD0" /></a> <img alt="Picture hosted by Pixentral" src="http://www.pixentral.com/hosted/1P41k6tZDXCiEg3B6pL4haOa0C7TD0_thumb.jpg" border="0" /> <br /> <br />It works fine in DWCS3. I would be grateful if you could set me straight if the problem is on my end. -
7. Re: Dreamweaver CS3 instead CS4 for optimization on older hardware . . .
(Murray_Summers) Mar 2, 2009 5:20 PM (in response to LRK 2)> every time I attempt to import a .flv file using DWCS4.
How are you trying to "import"? As far as I know, there is no such option
or requirement.
You'd just use INSERT | Media > Flash Video, and go from there....
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LRK 2 Mar 2, 2009 5:32 PM (in response to cgrscott)> You'd just use INSERT | Media > Flash Video, and go from there....
An obvious mixup of words. Insert is the same concept as import. It works just find in DWCS3. -
9. Re: Dreamweaver CS3 instead CS4 for optimization on older hardware . . .
LRK 2 Mar 2, 2009 5:36 PM (in response to cgrscott)I can see where this is going and not up to having to make my case. I'll just keep using DSCS3. -
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LRK 2 Mar 3, 2009 4:42 AM (in response to cgrscott)> You'd just use INSERT | Media > Flash Video, and go from there.... <br /> <br />BTW, In case I didn't come across clear, which it appears I don't, this is what I always do. Otherwise it would not have worked in DWCS3. <br /> <br />So I guess I am the only one who has this happen when I "Insert | Media > Flash Video": <br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.pixentral.com/show.php?picture=1P41k6tZDXCiEg3B6pL4haOa0C7TD0" /></a> <img alt="Picture hosted by Pixentral" src="http://www.pixentral.com/hosted/1P41k6tZDXCiEg3B6pL4haOa0C7TD0_thumb.jpg" border="0" /> -
11. Re: Dreamweaver CS3 instead CS4 for optimization on older hardware . . .
(Murray_Summers) Mar 3, 2009 5:39 AM (in response to LRK 2)I'm not clear on what is not happening for you when you do this in CS4. It
works for me. But your workaround is a practical one.
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12. Re: Dreamweaver CS3 instead CS4 for optimization on older hardware . . .
cgrscott Mar 3, 2009 11:20 AM (in response to cgrscott)I would have been happy to make DWCS4 my first step up to Dreamweaver but with it not officially supported on G4 Macs and all the menus at the top running way too slow, I needed to stick with what is officially supported for the G4 by Adobe, Dreamweaver CS3.
It is possible that future updates of DWCS4 will be more optimized and do OK on my G4. It is also possible that running my outdated version of Font Reserve 3.1.4, under Mac OS 10.4.11, is slowing down the menus on DWCS4 on my machine even Acrobat 7 Pro gives me slow menus with my current set up.
InDesign CS3 is fast enough on my system and IDCS4 runs just as fast as IDCS3 on my Dual MDD G4.
I don't think I will be getting an Intel-Mac desktop and laptop until 18 months from now. -
13. Re: Dreamweaver CS3 instead CS4 for optimization on older hardware . . .
(Murray_Summers) Mar 3, 2009 12:27 PM (in response to cgrscott)>I would have been happy to make DWCS4 my first step up to Dreamweaver but
>with it not officially supported on G4 Macs and all the menus at the top
>running way too slow, I needed to stick with what is officially supported
>for the G4 by Adobe, Dreamweaver CS3.
Yes, I think so.
> It is possible that future updates of DWCS4 will be more optimized and do
> OK on my G4.
I seriously doubt it. But I am not Adobe, and you can always send this
request to them -
http://www.adobe.com/cfusion/mmform/index.cfm?name=wishform
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