Macromedia announced the release of the latest version of their web developement software:
Studio 8.
Dreamweaver 8 has several additions :
Visual Authoring of XML DataXML data such as RSS feeds can be darag and dropped into web pages
XSLT can be used to transform the XML to your web site style using code hints.
CSS Layout visulization Dreamweaver now includes guides and borders that are not part of your web page to help see where your CSS elements begin and end
improved WebDAVDreamweaver now supports Digest autrhentication & SSL for secure server.
Zoom you can zoom in and out like most graphic programs
Coding Toolbarcommon coding operations right at you finger tips
Flash 8 also has some new feature which include :
Alpha Channelsfilm things on a green screen and then use flash to put in different backgrounds
Create transparency with no drawing or cutting out.
Embedded cue pointsTreat flash movies like DVD movies with scenes & cue point .
Optional Drawing Modedraw in flash similar to ilustration software packages
New blend modes and filtetrsmore flexability inflash applications and animation
New additions are Contribute & flashpaper which replace Freehand.
Seems to have enough new content , my favorite is CSS layout.