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DMXzone are proud to announce the release of their latest e-book collection: PHP Web Applications for Dreamweaver: Juicy Solutions for the Busy Developer.

It's a collection of four frequently encountered web applications (originally released through DMXzone as individual articles) written by PHP gurus Allan Kent and Gareth Downes-Powell. The studies are suitable for web designers who are familiar with the basics of Dreamweaver, CSS, PHP and MySQL, and aren't scared of a little bit of hand-coding.

This book will show you how to build:

• A Searchable Image Gallery
• A Registration and Confirmation E-mail System
• A Calendar Application
• A Custom Web Statistics Application

Not only will these case studies give you a ready-to-go solution, they'll also improve your ability to deliver effective CSS based database-driven web sites.

Buy PHP Web Applications for Dreamweaver: Juicy solutions for the Busy Developer here >>

But for a limited time only (until December 2^nd) you could be in with a chance of winning a free copy of PHP Web Applications for Dreamweaver: Juicy Solutions for the Busy Developer by taking part in the DMXzone User Survey.

We want to freshen the zone up a bit, improve the navigation, make things easier to find and ensure the DMXzone user experience is even better. Give us your feedback, leave your e-mail address at the bottom of the form and you'll be in the hat to win one of 5 copies of PHP Web Applications for Dreamweaver: Juicy Solutions for the Busy Developer.

To be in with a chance of winning please complete our survey here >>

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New Sitepoint Release: The CSS Anthology:101 Essential Tips, Tricks & Hacks

Prolific writer, CSS heroine and DMXzone contributor Rachel Andrew has been busy at her keyboard this summer! This time round Rachel is sharing her CSS knowledge in the form of a tips and tricks book. The CSS Anthology: 101 Essential Tips, Tricks & Hacks is now available from Sitepoint.

This volume promises to supply you with tried and tested real-world solutions to your Web design problems. With tutorials that will give you an insight into font control, Web page navigation controls, design for alternative browsing devices including smart phones and screen readers for the blind AND download access to all the code samples used throughout the book so you can plug them right into your own Web page designs this is sure to be a hit. An overview of the book can be found here, and sample chapters are available here.

Note that Sitepoint books are primarily sold direct from their website – so to purchase The CSS Anthology: 101 Essential Tips, Tricks & Hacks follow this link to the order form >>

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Firefox 1.0 Released!

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Media Elements 2004 - Discounts for DMXzone Members

Media Elements 2004 is taking place on the 11^th and 12^th of November in Enschede in the Netherlands.

Media Elements 2004 aims to showcase for the very best in new media and online developments, and DMXzone is pleased to be able to report that DMXzone members can obtain discounted tickets.

More details >>

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Image Gallery Add-on, Cross-Purchase Scheme and Extension Update

Advanced HTML Editor Image Gallery AddOn PHP

We haven't got a full set of releases yet (the ASP version is still in development), but to increase the functionality of Advanced HTML Editor Version 2, DMXzone is pleased to announce the release of the Image Gallery AddOn PHP Version.

Use this add-on to help your users insert images into their online HTML editor, by selecting from a configurable gallery. This add-on costs just $59.

Please note this extension is suitable only for working with Advanced HTML Editor Version 2.

Check out the full details here >>

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Advanced HTML Editor Extension v 2.0 Released!

Advanced HTML Editor Version 2.0 is the next stage in evolution of our ever popular extension.

Offering significant advances in flexibility and functionality, key features of this new extension release are:

• Improved cross browser compatibility - the Advanced HTML Editor Version 2 will work on IE, Firefox, Mozilla, Netscape, even on the Mac!
• Visual preview facility for fonts, size and styles.
• Improved stylesheet support
• More flexible file upload capabilities
• Full integration with Dreamweaver MX
• Multiple skins available

This extension is priced at $189, however if you already own an Advanced HTML Editor extension version 1.x the upgrade is only $39.

For more details check out the Advanced HTML Editor Version 2.0 information page, and take a look at screenshots of the new extension and a Flash demo of its integration into Dreamweaver >>

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October Security Updates for Windows and Office

Available right here, right now. Unfortunately though it appears IE has had a hole re-open.

If you're running Office 2004 on the Mac, SP1 is now available for you. If you're coding in ASP.NET you might wish to see if this vulnerability applies to you.

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Rich Internet Applications and E-Learning

RIA News: This week Macromedia announced a non-commercial licence option for Flex. Although not for commercial or institutional use it is aimed at educators, students and bloggers wishing to Flex their artistic muscles. 

This announcement came around this same time as Laszlo systems open sourced their rich client platform that enables delivery of Flash to the desktop. 

For comments on the coincidence of these announcements and related technical thoughts, check out this thread on the, slightly biased, TheServerside.com. 

Coming Soon for E-Learning Developers: An updated version of RoboDemo. Now called Captivate, Macromedia's Flash based on-screen demo software is due to hit the streets (Windows versions only) later this month. Read More

Firefox Update

If you're running the Preview Release of Firefox (Firefox 0.10), be aware that a security patch has just been released, and you're advised to upgrade to the latest version of Firefox Preview Release (Firefox 0.10.1). Hole plugged before any exploits recorded. 

Download Firefox 0.10.1 here >>

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