Microsoft Corp. Graphics and publishing

The Bottom Line: Microsoft Expression Web is a solid Web site layout program that replaces FrontPage and offers tools for dynamic designs, although we'd like more help for newbies.

Specs: License, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows XP SP2 or later, Microsoft Windows Server 2003 SP1 or later, Intel Pentium 700, 700 MHz, SVGA monitor, Intel Pentium 700, 700 MHz, Windows

The Bottom Line: Expression Studio includes Microsoft's FrontPage replacement and three other new applications for creating and managing images, Web sites and rich media applications.

Specs: 1 PC, License, MacOS, Windows

The Bottom Line: If you need a midlevel Web site design app, Microsoft FrontPage 2003 is a good choice, but professionals should use Macromedia Dreamweaver instead.

Specs: 1 user, Complete package, Microsoft Windows XP or later, Microsoft Windows 2000 SP3 or later, 180 MB, Intel Pentium 233 MHz, 128 MB, CD-ROM, SVGA monitor, Intel Pentium, 233 MHz, Windows

Specs: 1 user, Complete package, Microsoft Windows XP or later, Microsoft Windows 2000 SP3 or later, 250 MB, Intel Pentium 233 MHz, 128 MB, SVGA monitor, Intel Pentium, 233 MHz, Windows

The Bottom Line: Publisher 2002 is better integrated with Word and easier to use than ever--even easier than FrontPage. It's worth the hunt to find a copy of Publisher 2002.

Specs: 1 user, Complete package, Microsoft Windows 98, Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 SP6, Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional, Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition, Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition, 180 MB, Intel Pentium 133 MHz, 64 MB, CD-ROM, Mouse or compatible device, Intel Pentium, 133 MHz, Windows

Specs: 1 workstation, Complete package, 3.0, DVD-ROM, Windows

Specs: 1 PC, Complete package, Microsoft Windows Server 2003 SP1, Microsoft Windows XP SP2 or later, 233 MHz, CD-ROM, XGA monitor, 233 MHz, Windows, Internet Explorer 6.0 or later

Specs: 1 workstation, Complete package, 3.0, DVD-ROM, Windows

Specs: 1 PC, Complete package, Microsoft Windows Server 2003, CD-ROM, SVGA monitor, Windows, Internet Explorer 6.0

Specs: License, MacOS, Windows