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ecto - 1.0

Next generation blogging client

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All Time:	(4.4)
Version 1.0:	(5.0)
Selected Version:	1.0
Release Date:	2004-01-30
License:	Commercial
Downloads (version 1.0):	293
Downloads (all versions):	56,377
Price:	$17.95

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Product Description:

ecto is a feature-rich desktop blogging client for MacOSX, supporting a wide range of weblog systems, such as TypePad, MovableType, Nucleus, Blogger, and more.

ecto features

support for multiple weblogs and servers (with easy-to-use Account Manager)
intuitive interface for creating and editing weblog entries (customizable with spellcheck, syntax-coloring, and find-replace)
full local control of recently posted entries and drafts (with search function)
quick access toolbar menu with HTML tag templates plus keyboard shortcuts (fully modifiable)
support of all available remote control options of MovableType and TypePad (posting entries with continuation, summary, keywords, multiple categories, trackback, text-formatting, comment options)
easily change the posting date of entries
full-featured HTML-rendered preview of entries using Safari's WebKit
advanced file and image upload tool (supports converting and thumbnailing images, with history of uploaded files)
save settings on a per-blog basis
send notifications by email (with Address Book support)
insert details of the currently playing iTunes song in your entry
embedded debug console to troubleshoot network connections
extensive help documentation accessible from within ecto
hate the metal and icons? Just switch via the Preferences dialog and change icons with the included Switcher.
and much more!

For more information on ecto, beta-testing, and why it replaces Kung-Log, please read the following pages:
http://www.kung-foo.tv/blog/archives/000708.php
http://www.kung-foo.tv/blog/archives/000734.php

What's new in this version:

End-of-beta version.
Settings drawer and category drawer merged.
Blogs and accounts menu now merged in toolbar icon. If you do not see this icon, then open the toolbar customization sheet and drag the Accounts icon to the toolbar.
Entries list now uses icons for publish status.
Fixed issue with toolbar customization sheet not showing.
Fixed minor issue with syntax coloring.
Added a workaround for compatibility with WordPress (use metaWeblog as system).
Pinging sites now will not prevent from running other tasks.
Other minor fixes.

Operating System Requirements:

This product is designed to run on the following operating systems:

Mac OS X 10.3
Mac OS X 10.2

Additional Requirements:

Mac OS X 10.2 or higher.
Servers that run any weblog system supporting the MovableType, metaWeblog, and Blogger XML-RPC API.

Feedback Summary:

Version 1.0:
Overall Rating:	(5.0)	Features:	(5.0)	Support:	(4.5)
Ease of Use:	(4.5)	Quality / Stability:	(4.5)	Price:	(5.0)

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Great update - Version: 3.0, 4/30/2009 02:49PM PST

whytoi

Gosh, this 3.0 version took a long time to show up on VT. Been using it for quite a while already and ecto is the best in it's class. Small and efficient and does everything I need. The developer is also very good at squashing bugs.

Sorry - Version: 2.4.2, 11/3/2008 12:56PM PST

PowerTama

I'm sorry I plopped down my money for this one.

I downloaded the trial but didn't have time to play with it so ended up buying to have the convenience. What a waste. As another reviewer pointed out, this SW manages to mangle HTML and is unable to manipulate photos from iPhoto.

Basically, a waste of time and money.

ecto 2.4.2 is not under development, please use ecto3 - Version: 2.4.2, 7/12/2008 06:08PM PST

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_kung_foo_

ecto3 has been around for a couple of months now. You can download it from http://infinite-sushi.com. For any support, please visit the forum at http://infinite-sushi.com/support.