FrontPage 2002: The Complete Reference [Paperback]

Martin S. Matthews (Author), Erik B. Poulsen (Author)

Book Description

Series: Complete Reference | Publication Date: May 11, 2001

This guide teaches how to design and format Web sites from scratch using hands-on examples, implement the new Office Web Server with FrontPage, extend the functionality of web sites and add multimedia to sites. It helps in understanding the backbone of a web site with coverage on HTML, DHTML, Web Scripting Languages, ASP, JSP, and XML. The manual also assists in how to tailor sites for e-commerce. The CD contains examples from the book, helpful product demos, and a 45-day trial version of FrontPage.

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The Most Authoritative Volume Available on FrontPage 2002

Create and manage professional-quality Web sites with help from this comprehensive resource. Learn to use this popular Web authoring tool to build a simple Web site from scratch, or design and manage a complicated e-commerce site using the latest tools, processes, and features. Inject new life into your Web pages by learning all the latest features and technologies available in this extensive upgrade. Let FrontPage 2002: The Complete Reference show you why FrontPage is not only the application of choice for personal Web sites, but is now also a significant instrument for e-business and professional Web sites.

• Design and build professional Web pages--even without any programming skills
• Quickly master the basics of formatting, tables, frames, and other organizational essentials
• Maximize powerful upgrades like improved graphics capabilities, team editing, and more
• Enliven your Web site to attract new visitors and establish loyal viewership
• Create Web templates and forms to streamline Web design and site architecture
• Utilize XML ASP, JSP, HTML, DHTML, and all the major Web scripting languages to implement the latest interactivity features and achieve your e-commerce goals
• Protect visitor privacy and guard your site with Internet security features
• Bonus--CD-ROM includes examples used in the book, plus an assortment of valuable demos, templates, and more

About the Author

Martin Matthews (Freeland, WA) has used computers for over 30 years, from some of the early mainframe computers to recent personal computers. He has done this as a programmer, systems analyst, manager, vice president, and president of a software firm. Marty has authored or co-authored over 50 computer books including FrontPage 2000: The Complete Reference. Erik Poulsen (Port Townsend, WA) has contributed to, or co-authored 11 books on computers and their applications, the most recent being FrontPage 2000: The Complete Reference.

Product Details

• Paperback: 982 pages
• Publisher: Osborne/McGraw-Hill (May 11, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0072132221
• ISBN-13: 978-0072132229
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 7.4 x 2.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,097,437 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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15 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Ultimate FrontPage Book, May 31, 2001

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John Thompson (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: FrontPage 2002: The Complete Reference (Paperback)

This is the best FrontPage book you could put on your shelf. The author's comprehensive treatment of each subject is unequalled. The book works well as a reference, but it is also good as a tutorial for people that are new to the FrontPage environment. I have been using FrontPage 2000 for some time, and the predecessor of this book was my only go-to resource. Thankfully, FrontPage 2002: The Complete Reference improves upon that excellence with additional information on all of FrontPage 2002's new functionality. If you use FrontPage 2002 and you don't own this book, you have missed the boat.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Doesn't live up to the standard set by their FP2000 book, December 23, 2002

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Geoffrey Brown (Taconic, CT United States) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: FrontPage 2002: The Complete Reference (Paperback)

I rated these guys' book about FP 2000 five stars, and I think it merited it. There were small defects, true, but back in 1999 it was an extremely useful book. "Complete" in the title does not make it this time.

I bought the FP 2002 in advance of receiving the software so I could plan my migration of three production websites and a series of CD-ROMS I produce in FP from FP 2000 to FP 2002. Unless the "finding aids" (i.e. index, table of contents, intuition) in this volume are all deficient, here is what is INcomplete about this volume:

--Small thing, but still no mention of Adobe Acrobat in the index (guys, I mentioned this last time, and I still use it, and it still merits an index entry!)
--Absolutely no clue about migrating webs from FP 2000 to FP 2002. Doesn't anybody ever do this? Are conversions and migrations EVER simple? This book needs to help experienced FP users who cannot mess around with non-functional websites during a bumpy conversion. Help us out!! What do we have to do? What do we have to watch out for?
--No indication that it is even possible to publish a web on a CD-ROM using FP 2002. (The MS docs say it is; in fact they say it's improved! -- that's one reason why I'm planning to migrate!)
--Information about FP error messages would be great -- this would add value to this book greatly -- particularly when working with offline and online webs.

BIGGEST PROBLEM OF ALL: Even after 9/11, when supposedly the whole world got the message about backing up software, and with ISPs continuing to go out of business with no notice, the word "backup" does not even appear in the index of this volume. True, I have not yet used FP 2002 -- perhaps I will find that the backup process has become absolutely transparent, and that recovering a web from a copy on a CD-ROM is dirt simple. But I doubt it. I have suffered lots with FP 2000's complete lack of support in that area. I can't believe that the authors have not caught on that real companies DEMAND solid backup processes that work -- even for web stuff, particularly as e-business becomes more an integral part of business.

On the positive side, there appears to be good scripting info in this volume that I may use at some time in the future -- if I stay with FrontPage. Also, the IIS coverage that comes with XP Professional looks like it will be helpful.

Sorry, but I'm still in the market for a GOOD, COMPLETE book about FP 2002!!

6 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars 5 Stars, July 7, 2001

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FinancialNeedsdotcom (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: FrontPage 2002: The Complete Reference (Paperback)

Don't miss the boat by not buying this book. It offers you priceless advice and good introductions into XML, DHTML, ASP and advanced Web scripting. Goes pretty deep into using FP 2002 to add Multimedia, Security and doing E-Commerce. Excellent references on FREE online schools that teach you well beyond the scope of this any other book. It was truly an enjoyable read and simple book to work with. Martin Matthews has done us all a great service by publishing this book.