Does anyone know of any free alternatives to Dreamweaver? Thanks in advance.

Kompozer is a free WYSIWYG design tool. google it

I really like aptana studio - http://www.aptana.com - if you just want it for hand coding. If you want a WYSIWYG that is as good as dreamweaver I've never found one.

Notepad(++)

Using it will be worth it.

Originally Posted by jamestl2

Notepad(++)

Using it will be worth it.

Agreed!!

Let me tell you a little story..
I started designing websites 10 years ago in Jr high using Dreamweaver and it was a great program for what it was.. But ultimately it held me back..
If you looked at the messy markup, all the unused elements, and lack of cross browser compatibility of all my websites I made with Dreamweaver in my youth, then compared them to my work with only Notepad++ you'd quickly rid yourself of any WYSIWYG software.

Let's put it this way...
If you want to truely be skilled at web design/development use Notepad++. This will require you to actually learn what you're doing. In the long run you'll be much better off. I regret ever using Dreamweaver.. It's the best WYSIWYG by far, but it blinded me.

Think of it this way. If you're learning to walk, you've got to get off you *** and fall a few times.

However, if you're just playing around and aren't looking to be a professional.. Perhaps just make a few fun little websites, then use http://net2.com/nvu/ yes, it's free.

Best of luck!

I agree, but until I get bored of Dreamweaver, I will continue to use it, I've tried Notepad++ but I like dreamweaver.