This is the fourth of a series of reviews that will cover what is contained in the Adobe Creative Suite 4 (CS4) Master Collection. When Adobe released CS4 this fall, they not only released single version products, but also six separate suites of products. They are Design Premium, Design Standard, Web Premium, Web Standard, Production Premium, and Master Collection. You can go online to compare what is contained in each version. The goal of this series it to define what each product does and provide information of what the new version brings to the table.
What do you need to run Adobe Dreamweaver CS4? On Windows you need an 1 GHz or faster processor, Windows XP SP2 or Vista, on Mac, PowerPC G5 or multi-core Intel processor, Mac OS X v10.4.11 – 10.5.4 (Leopard), 512 MB RAM, 1280x800 display with 16-bit video card, 1.8GB hard drive space for installation and DVD-ROM Drive.
Adobe Dreamweaver CS4 is a Web development software application that was originally developed and distributed by Macromedia and acquired by Adobe in 2005. It is available for both the Mac and Windows operating systems. Adobe Dreamweaver CS4, now in its second incarnation as an Adobe product, is maturing and evolving more into the Creative Suite product line.
Dreamweaver was first introduced in 1997 and since then has added features as the development of the Web continues to mature. Adobe Dreamweaver CS4 is effectively a WYSIWYG editor that allows you to see the results of what you are developing before having to publish to your Web site. It allows one to hide the HTML code and strictly develop on the screen, which allows non-coders to create Web pages and sites. It doesn't stop there; it also gives developers the tools to create professional grade Web sites as well.
So what is new with Dreamweaver CS4?
• Multifaceted and enhanced workspace you will notice from the very first look and you will see that that Dreamweaver has undergone a major change. Now you have spring-loaded panels that expand with a single click for quick access and then collapse when no longer needed. Dreamweaver is also more adaptable to the individual user with the new Workspace Switcher that rearranges the environment to best suit the way that you need. Too much change worries you? Don't worry, there is even an option for those who like the look and feel of the prior version which will allow you to switch back.
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