yaa i was born using Windows too... but... i have managed quite a bit... to learn linux.... i use the gui... Genome... and i hate the console part... but i know its the strongest part of the linux... ok i will get used to it soon...
for now... i use Window Xp
for servers i use Apache 1.3x and if ihave to run Jsps i use the tomcat.
scripting lang :PHP ASP and JSP (learning)
For Graphics. :Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator
for html : i use MS FrontPage and Dreamweaver interchangeably...

ok for rest... i use Notepad and Editplus...

these are all i have....
i have not tried hosing in linux servers...

but i will soon try one...

hasbang, just want to know your age?...

OS selection;
for me, it really depends on what we would like to used the pc for. because in web design, PC are used for two tasks:
1. designing
2. serving ( web server)

Designing.
Designing requires easy and beautiful interface. I think best solution for design is either Ms Windows or Mac. Some say Mac is very nice, but i never used it.

Serving.
Serving is to put your site to work. This includes setting up www server, databases, etc. For me these are the attributes for selecting OS for servers:
1. OS stability.
2. Protection from viruses, hackers
3. Performance
for me, Linux scores the highest.

just remember, OS selection is based on the task the PC should do. Some OS are better for some task. Some just dont.

mine would be the following:

1. OS: Microsoft Windows XP
2. Web Server: Apache web server
3. Database: MySQL database
4. Language: PHP and MySQL
5. Page designer: Macromedia Dreamweaver MX 2004
6. Graphic and multimedia Designer: Macromedia Flash MX 2004
7. Layout Designer: Adobe Photoshop 7

In my opinion, these are just the best tools around.

using macromedia flash? i used swishmax. easier for me. for me, macromedia flash is very hard to understand.

I still use Windows 2k Pro SP4
Apache web server and IIS.
Well, here i work with many -MySql, Access, MS SQL, XBase's- because it depends of the client, but basically i work with MySql.
PHP.
Dreamweaver and FrontPage.
The Gimp.
7. Code Editor: EditPlus.
8. Browsers: IE 6 and Firefox.

Hi,

I am a newbie here in this world of web design. here is my starter combination:

1. OS: Linux
2. Web Server: Apache web server
3. Database: simple coded unix files (no program)
4. Dynamic page language: cgi-perl
5. Page Designer: Netscape composer
6. Graphic Designer: None

I am still looking for a nice graphic designer. Are there any free graphic designers available on net?
Am i at loss for not using a standard database like mySQL except for inability to port my data (which i dont need)


-neo_is

hello all ...
i think it`s time to upgrade your site (anyone) to make a site in swishmax ... this is a nice web site builder(not only) and i think it`s easy to work with it ... so try to download it and after that u can start to make your new site ...
get some nice swish templates from www.swish-db.com or www.swish-tutorials.com (noth free) and start to edit tham .... u can edit everything in all templates, or u can learn swish online ... they have a big list of tutoials .... it`s easy .. try it !
note: external file is .swf (shickwave file)

enjoy

Hi,

1. OS: Windows Vista Ultimate
2. Web Server: WAMP's Apache
3. Database: WAMP's MySQL
4. Page Designer: PSPad (Text Editor)
5. Graphic Designer: Photoshop CS3

I'll give a try to NVU.

Regards.

1. OS: Windows XP Pro
2. Web Server: Apache on XAMPP
3. Database: mysql on XAMPP
4. Dynamic page language: PHP
5. Page Designer: PHP Designer 2007 Personal
6. Graphic Designer: Paint.NET

id like to use either kubuntu, ubuntu, open suse or fedora but i was brought up with windows and im too used to it. i really need to get at least vista.

I also use ColorPic along with graphics, its so useful! i use pixel art so its great!

hey im new can somebody tell me how to put videos onto a dreamweaver made website please