Macromedia, Inc. today announced Macromedia Dreamweaver MX, a revolutionary product that enables developers to both design and code the full spectrum of solutions from websites to Internet applications, without compromising the market-leading product's approachability for simple HTML users. Dreamweaver MX combines the renowned visual layout tools of Dreamweaver, the rapid web application development features of Macromedia Dreamweaver UltraDev, and the extensive code editing support of Macromedia HomeSite, into one approachable and powerful development environment. Dreamweaver MX provides a complete, open solution for today's web technologies and standards, including accessibility and web services. A preview release of Dreamweaver MX is immediately available for download here. With a brand new stylish interface the software now supports XML, ASP .Net, JSP & XHTML.

Macromedia, Inc. today announced Macromedia Fireworks MX, the easiest way to create, optimize, and export interactive graphics in a single, web-centric environment. A preview release of Fireworks MX is immediately available for download here. Fireworks MX delivers a streamlined environment for creating everything from simple graphical buttons to sophisticated rollover effects. The new version simplifies navigation creation with easier pop-up menu creation and even more control.

Macromedia Dreamweaver MX, priced at $399, is expected to ship in May. Macromedia Fireworks MX, priced at $299, is expected to ship in May.