Get what you need to make a page


Getting Nvu
There are  several ways of getting Nvu - the application I have decided to standardise on for developing and maintaining the site. If you encounter problems when using Nvu mail me and I will help. Use the method that suits you best!

  1. You can go to the Nvu site http://www.nvu.com/ and download the one that matches the operating system (e.g. Windows, Linux ) of the machine you will be using to make pages.

    Remember where you save the file - you will need to know that before you can install Nvu.

    NOTE : This is the best place to go to get the latest version of Nvu and is where we all go to begin.

    NOTE : The files are not small ( bigger than 7meg ) so expect it to take at  least an hour to do a download over a 56k dialup connection on a good day! Make sure you do the download in callmore time, and that your modem will disconnect the line when the download is complete if you plan to leave the machine unattended.

  2. You can ask to borrow a CD from a friend or ask them to make you a copy. Offer your friend a blank CD if you want to have one to keep. This is quite legal, and is encouraged.

  3. If you get stuck, mail the webmaster and say what is giving you grief.

Installing Nvu
This is easier than you may think.
  1. For Windows users
    1. In Explorer, browse to where you saved the file when it was downloaded - or to the folder on the CD where the application is stored.
    2. Double click on the file and follow the instructions! Nvu will be integrated into the Start menu.

  2. For Linux users
    1. As root, in a console (X-session or tty terminal) install the RPM.
      Any user can run Nvu from an X-session console by entering the command nvu
    2. If you want to integrate Nvu into the desktop, follow the appropriate procedures for your chosen environment.

Before you start
All applications come with a set of default configurations so they will work "out the box". This is a good thing, but I strongly suggest you set Nvu not to "Use CSS styles instead of HTML elements and attributes". From the Menubar it is under Tools, Preferences, General on the Options window.

It is no train smash if you don't do this - it is just me being a bit neurotic about file sizes, download times & costs!


Next we need to have a quick look at the steps along the way in making and publishing the page.

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