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**MICROSOFT FRONTPAGE BULLETIN**
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This months issue
October 2001
Welcome to the Multimedia edition of the
Microsoft® FrontPage® Bulletin. Also, here’s a
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FRONTPAGE NEWS
WINDOWS
MEDIA PLAYER ADD-IN FOR FRONTPAGE
 The
Microsoft Windows Media Add-in for FrontPage is here! It works with FrontPage
2000 or 2002 and makes adding streaming media to your FrontPage-based Web site
super easy. Now you can make your Web site more compelling by adding streaming
media without all the hand coding needed to embed the Windows Media. Want to put
a playlist of songs or videos onto your Web site? Just use the Windows Media
Add-in wizard to embed the player, create the playlists, and manage the media
files in your Web. Best of all it’s free. Download it from the FrontPage
Add-in Center at:
http://www.microsoft.com/frontpage/downloads/addin/searchdetail.asp?aid=50
HISOFTWARE'S
NEW WEB SITE ACCESSIBILITY VERIFICATION TOOL
Microsoft announced a strategic relationship with HiSoftware Inc., a leading
supplier of Web site accessibility software, to provide at no charge
HiSoftware's AccVerify SE Web accessibility tool for all users of the Microsoft®
FrontPage® Web site creation and management tool. This special edition of
AccVerify allows users of FrontPage to pinpoint Web page accessibility obstacles
and make changes to ensure their site's conformance with the federal
government's Section 508 standards. Section 508 mandates that federal agencies
make certain that all Web sites are accessible to people with disabilities.
Users of FrontPage can download AccVerify SE without charge from:
http://www.hisoftware.com/msacc/
MICROSOFT UNVEILS MAJOR
SECURITY PROGRAM
Computer security over the Internet is a worldwide concern fundamental to the
way we live and do business. To help ensure this security, Microsoft is
mobilizing its people and resources in the Microsoft Strategic Technology
Protection Program. This program integrates products, services, and support.
Find out more at:
http://www.microsoft.com/security/
CHECKOUT THE NEW
FRONTPAGE ADD-INS NEWSGROUP
The Microsoft FrontPage Add-in Center provides a place where millions of people
using FrontPage can download and submit add-ins. Now, there’s a new FrontPage
newsgroup where users of all types can discuss add-ins for FrontPage. Join these
discussions in the new add-ins newsgroup, microsoft.public.frontpage.addins, or
at:
http://msdn.microsoft.com/newsgroups/default.asp?url=/newsgroups/loadframes.asp?icp=msdn
&slcid=us&newsgroup=microsoft.public.frontpage.addins
EVENTS
FREE
MICROSOFT WINDOWS XP LAUNCH EVENTS
Come see how Windows® XP Professional can create the ultimate work experience
with increased productivity, sophisticated wireless/remote networking abilities,
and unparalleled security. Learn how Windows XP integrates with Office XP to
transform the desktop for you & your business. Be there to get several
exclusive offers, including a $50 mail in rebate on Microsoft Windows XP. To
find out more about these launch events starting October 25th visit:
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/go/XPexplore/
FRONTPAGE
RESOURCES
NEW
AUTODEMO: EXPERIENCE FRONTPAGE 2002
Try out this interactive demo showing how business and Web professionals can use
FrontPage 2002. Learn how to create exactly the Web sites you want and manage
them with confidence at:
http://www.microsoft.com/frontpage/evaluation/demo.htm
INSERTING REAL AUDIO
IN FRONTPAGE-BASED WEBS
If you want to insert Real Audio files into your Web pages in FrontPage 2000,
you must first create a folder in your Web in which to store the audio files,
and then import the files to your Web. After the audio files have been imported
to your Web, you can create hyperlinks to the audio files on your Web pages.
Then when a user visits your Web site and clicks a hyperlink to an audio file,
the file opens and plays in that user's selected media player. Learn more at:
http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/Q301/5/93.ASP?LN=EN-US&SD=gn&FR=0&qry=media&rnk=6&src
=DHCS_MSPSS_gn_SRCH&SPR=FP2000
FLASH MOVIES IN
FRONTPAGE-BASED WEBS
You can insert Macromedia Flash Movies in FrontPage-based Webs. However, you
need to follow the steps in this article for FrontPage 2000 and version 2002 or
the movie may not function as expected. Find out how at:
http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/Q265/0/33.ASP?LN=EN-US&SD=gn&FR=0&qry=Flash&rnk=1&src=
DHCS_MSPSS_gn_SRCH&SPR=FP2002
MICROSOFT FRONTPAGE 2002
UNLEASHED
Learn how to spice up your Web sites with “Microsoft FrontPage 2002
Unleashed”. This new book on FrontPage version 2002 provides you with the
tools and expert advice to create and administer dynamic, professional-looking
Web sites. This latest edition offers comprehensive coverage of all features and
tools of Microsoft Office FrontPage including; site navigation design, advanced
form handling, Office XP and FrontPage integration, database connectivity, Web
site traffic analysis, and more at:
http://www1.fatbrain.com/asp/bookinfo/bookinfo.asp?theisbn=0672322056&vm=&p=msoffice&s=44710
FRONTPAGE SHOWCASE
FRONTPAGE-BASED
WEB DEVELOPER PROFILE
Meet Steven M. Bloom, MD, of Bennett & Bloom Eye Centers and find out how
cool multimedia, including streaming video using the new Windows Media Player
Add-in, can make a FrontPage-based Web site informative as well as eye-catching
at:
http://www.microsoftfrontpage.com/showcase/profile.html
NEW: FEATURED ADD-IN FOR
FRONTPAGE
There are over 20 new add-ins for FrontPage that have been added to the
FrontPage Add-in Center in the last week! Checkout the FrontLook Series 1
Sampler, v1.06 add-in for FrontPage by DPA Software. The sampler contains three
exciting new themes and one of their 16 animated Java applets. This is a fully
operational subset of their full package and generates applet HTML as well as
copying the proper applet files to your web. Download it now and give it a try
at:
http://www.microsoft.com/frontpage/downloads/addin/searchdetail.asp?aid=37
GREAT FRONTPAGE-BASED WEB SITES
Here are some multimedia standouts:
http://www.webits.co.uk/client.html
http://www.artistsoflongisland.com/start_flash.htm
http://www.kahntact.com/indexf.htm
http://www.lamc.org/
http://www.shakespearefestivalla.org/
THIRD PARTY SOLUTIONS
PAGETOOLS FROM OUTFRONT
PageTools from Outfront by Thomas Brunt is an add-in for Microsoft FrontPage
2000 and FrontPage version 2002. It contains an exciting set of utilities that
enhance the speed and quality of any FrontPage Web site by allowing you to
quickly install a template to be used in your site, import a flash movie, export
themes to and from various installations of FrontPage, and more at:
http://www.frontpagecommerce.com/shop/shopdisplayproducts.asp?id=8&cat=Welcome+FrontPage+
Bulletin+Readers
STREAMING AND HOSTING SERVICES FOR FRONTPAGE
VitalStream, Inc. provides audio and video streaming, advanced media hosting,
payment processing, and consulting services. If you’re interested in adding
Windows Media streaming to your site, try out their special Series 200 hosting
account or greater at:
http://www.vitalstream.com/frontpage/fpusers.html
FRONTPAGE DEVELOPER
SUBMIT
YOUR ADD-IN TO THE NEW ADD-IN CENTER
Developers and other users of FrontPage are creating an amazing variety custom
add-ins providing a wide range of additional functionality that’s easily
accessed right from within FrontPage. Now, anyone can search for, download or
submit add-ins and exchange information about them at the FrontPage Add-in
Center. Check it out at:
http://www.microsoft.com/frontpage/downloads/addin/default.asp
PROTECT YOUR DIGITAL
MEDIA ON THE INTERNET
Microsoft® Windows Media Rights Manager 7.1 Software Development Kit (SDK) is
designed for application and Web developers who want to deliver digital media,
such as songs and videos, through the Internet in a protected and secure manner.
Windows Media Rights Manager SDK provides tools for protecting digital files so
you can distribute them and maintain copyright protection. More at:
http://msdn.microsoft.com/library/default.asp?url=/library/en-us/wmrm/htm/windowsmediarightsmanagersdk7.asp
TIPS AND TRICKS
WRITE
A TIP CONTEST FOR FRONTPAGE 2002
Experience all of the new and improved capabilities of FrontPage 2002, and then
share your experience with everyone else by entering our Office XP
"T-Shirts for Tipsters" Contest at:
http://www.microsoft.com/office/using/tipstricks/submittip.htm
USING THE WINDOWS
MEDIA PLAYER ACTIVEX CONTROL
You can insert a video into a FrontPage-based Web using the Windows Media
ActiveX® Control. When you use the Windows Media ActiveX Control, the Play,
Pause, and Stop buttons are also included for controlling the inserted video.
Find out how to do this in FrontPage 2000 and FrontPage 2002 at:
http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/Q294/5/49.ASP?LN=EN-US&SD=gn&FR=0&qry=media&rnk=2&src=
DHCS_MSPSS_gn_SRCH&SPR=FP2000
And for more tips on how to use FrontPage 2000 and 2002, go to: http://www.microsoftfrontpage.com/content/TipsAndTricks/TipsAndTricks.htm
JOIN THE WPD PROGRAM
BE AN INTERNATIONAL WEB PRESENCE DEVELOPER FOR MICROSOFT FRONTPAGE
 Now
the Web Presence Developers (WPD) Program for Microsoft FrontPage has expanded
world wide. This program helps Microsoft's customers all over the world find
professionals to help them create and manage FrontPage-based Web sites. To learn
more and apply for membership, go to:
http://www.microsoft.com/frontpage/wpdapp.htm
FRONTPAGE ADD-IN CENTER
 The
Microsoft FrontPage Add-in Center provides a place where millions of people
using FrontPage can download and submit add-ins. Check it out at: http://www.microsoft.com/frontpage/downloads/addin/default.asp
QUICK TIPS
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FREE TEMPLATE FOR
FRONTPAGE INCLUDES FLASH TECHNOLOGY
PixelMill (www.pixelmill.net)
and Vivid Office (www.vividoffice.com), developed by Advantrics LLC, provide a
number of templates for FrontPage that include Flash technology. Designed by
independent artists and developers, they contain embedded Flash or Swish movies
that complement the layout. Download it from the FrontPage Add-in Center at:
http://download.microsoft.com/download/FrontPage2002/Add-in/1.0/WIN98MeXP/EN-US/gears.exe
USER COMMUNITIES
FRONTPAGE USER GROUPS
Find out about User Groups
and some pointers on how to start your own at:
http://www.microsoftfrontpage.com/support/usergrp.html
NEW
FRONTPAGE ADD-INS NEWSGROUP
The Microsoft FrontPage
Add-in Center provides a place where millions of people using FrontPage can
download and submit add-ins. Now, there’s a new FrontPage newsgroup where
users of all types can discuss add-ins for FrontPage. Join these discussions in
the new add-ins newsgroup, microsoft.public.frontpage.addins, or at:
http://msdn.microsoft.com/newsgroups/default.asp?url=/newsgroups/loadframes.asp?icp=
msdn&slcid=us&newsgroup=microsoft.public.frontpage.addins
And to find out more about or
get help accessing a FrontPage newsgroup check out:
http://www.microsoftfrontpage.com/support/ngwatch.html
SPECIAL OFFERS
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Enter to win a Dream PC
system powered by Sony VAIO® PCs and Microsoft® Windows® XP –and
upgrades—for life! Microsoft and
Sony
will equip 50 lucky winners with powerful Dream PC systems and provide
upgrades—for life. You’ll be able to stay on the cutting edge and be one of
the first to experience the best of the digital world with Windows XP. Plus, get
a chance to instantly win over 1,000 prizes that make Windows XP an even better
experience. Enter now at:
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FREE TEMPLATE FOR
FRONTPAGE INCLUDES FLASH TECHNOLOGY
PixelMill (www.pixelmill.net)
and Vivid Office (www.vividoffice.com), developed by Advantrics LLC, provide a
number of templates for FrontPage that include Flash technology. Designed by
independent artists and developers, they contain embedded Flash or Swish movies
that complement the layout. Download it from the FrontPage Add-in Center at:
http://download.microsoft.com/download/FrontPage2002/Add-in/1.0/WIN98MeXP/EN-US/gears.exe
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SUBMIT YOUR FAVORITE SITE
BUILT AND MANAGED WITH FRONTPAGE
November's issue will be about how FrontPage can help you publish online
content for a small business. Send us the address of a great a small business
Web site that's built and managed with FrontPage. We'll include highlights of
them in the November Bulletin. Please place "Site Submission" in the
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