Not long ago if you wanted to use a "real" Web design tool you had to spend hundreds of dollars on something like DreamWeaver. DreamWeaver is a wonderful tool and is great for professional Web developers, but it is much too expensive for the casual user.

If you are looking for a similar tool at a very affordable cost (free) you should give KompoZer a try. KompoZer (formerly called Nvu) gives you nearly the same power and flexibility of DreamWeaver for free. KompoZer runs on Windows, Mac and Linux. Juergen Haas, our Linux Guide, gives you all the introduction you need to grab and start using this free Web design tool.