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What is Adobe Contribute CS3?
Adobe Contribute® CS3 software enables anyone to quickly and easily update existing websites and blogs while maintaining the look and feel imposed by Adobe Dreamweaver® software templates — without learning HTML. With Adobe Contribute CS3, content authors can post content to multiple websites and blogs from a single application or publish directly from within Microsoft Office applications with the click of a button. And because Adobe Contribute CS3 seamlessly integrates with Dreamweaver, website integrity is never compromised — even when multiple authors update content across the site.
Who should buy Adobe Contribute CS3?
Professional web designers, web developers, and website administrators should purchase Adobe Contribute CS3 to give content contributors and editors the ability to update website content or edit blog entries without having to learn HTML.
What are the new features in Adobe Contribute CS3?
New features in Adobe Contribute CS3 include:
  • True WYSIWYG authoring that enables users to update multiple websites and blogs from a single application without learning HTML
  • The ability to post and publish content to websites and blogs from within Microsoft Office applications
  • Support for FTP, SFTP, WebDAV, Atom, and MetaWeblog protocols
  • The ability to include FLV files by simply dragging them onto the web page or blog entry while editing
  • Support for Windows Vista™ systems and Macintosh computers with PowerPC® and Intel® processors
  • The ability to include PDF documents by simply dragging the files onto the web page or blog entry while editing (requires installation of Adobe Acrobat® software, sold separately; Acrobat CS3 Professional is included with Adobe Creative Suite® 3 Web Premium and Master Collection)
  • The ability to edit from Internet Explorer 7 and Firefox 2
What are the primary benefits of Adobe Contribute CS3?
Adobe Contribute CS3 enables website developers, designers, and administrators to:
  • Reduce editing time by enabling content contributors to update multiple websites and blogs from a single application, without learning HTML — The WYSIWYG authoring capabilities within Adobe Contribute CS3 enable content authors and contributors to edit or update any website or blog in three simple steps, dramatically reducing editing time.
  • Maintain website integrity and look and feel through integration with Dreamweaver templates — Contribute CS3 uses Dreamweaver CS3 templates, helping to ensure accurate updates to websites designed with Dreamweaver. Look and feel are never compromised, even when multiple authors update content across the site. Authors can update only areas designated by the designer or webmaster, so the site always appears as the designer intended. And just like Dreamweaver, Contribute CS3 preserves code quality and formats throughout the editing process.
  • Control website authoring permissions with site administration and connection management consoles — Fine-grained permissions enable website administrators to ensure that only authors with permissions can update specified website content, thereby preserving site integrity and content approval workflows.
  • Give users the ability to post and publish content from within Microsoft Office applications — Integration between Adobe Contribute CS3 and Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Outlook, and Word, enables content contributors to publish directly from these applications to target websites and blogs, further reducing editing time.
  • Help users within the organization get started with blogging — Adobe Contribute CS3 makes it easy for users to start blogging — working in the same familiar environment they use to update website content. Work offline; then publish when ready, reducing the risk of losing content due to a lost connection or unintended keystroke.
What other products are in the Adobe Contribute family?
In addition to the Adobe Contribute CS3 desktop software solution, Adobe Contribute Publishing Server is available to help users administer and manage larger website deployments.
Is Adobe Contribute CS3 compatible with Microsoft Windows XP?
Yes. Adobe Contribute CS3 is compatible with Microsoft® Windows® XP, Windows 2000, and Windows Vista. Please see the system requirements for a full description of compatible platforms.
Is Adobe Contribute CS3 compatible with Microsoft Vista?
Yes. Adobe Contribute CS3 is compatible with Microsoft Vista, Microsoft Windows XP, and Windows 2000. Please see the system requirements for a full description of compatible platforms.
Is Adobe Contribute CS3 available on Mac OS X?
Yes. Adobe Contribute CS3 is compatible with Mac OS X v.10.4.8 running on systems using 350MHz PowerPC G4 or G5 or Intel processors. Please see the system requirements for a full description of compatible platforms.
In which languages is Adobe Contribute CS3 available?
Adobe Contribute CS3 is available in English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, and Spanish.
Does Adobe Contribute CS3 work with dynamic web pages?
Adobe Contribute CS3 can edit static HTML on virtually any web page, including CFM, ASP, JSP, and PHP pages, using file/folder-based web protocols such as FTP and WebDAV. Any server includes or server code on such pages is protected by default to ensure that Adobe Contribute CS3 does not break application-server functionality. However, Adobe Contribute CS3 cannot edit content that is stored in a database. Adobe Contribute CS3 also works with content management systems that implement the MetaWeblog API for editing and authoring dynamic web content.

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Pricing and purchasing information

When will Adobe Contribute CS3 be available?
Adobe Contribute CS3 will be available in April 2007.
What is the price for a single-user license of Adobe Contribute CS3?
The standard pricing for a single commercial license of Adobe Contribute CS3 is US$149. Volume pricing is also available.
What is the price to upgrade from previous versions of Contribute to Adobe Contribute CS3?
The price to upgrade to Adobe Contribute CS3 from previous versions of Contribute is US$79.
How can I purchase or upgrade to Adobe Contribute CS3?
Adobe Contribute CS3 is available for purchase from a variety of sources:
Does Adobe offer educational pricing for Adobe Contribute CS3?
The education edition of Adobe Contribute CS3 is available at a discounted price of US$79 per license to qualified education end users. Visit the Adobe Education Store to learn more about our special prices for students and teachers.
Can I try Adobe Contribute CS3 before I buy it?
Yes, a free, fully functional 30-day trial version of Adobe Contribute CS3 is available for download now.
I already own Contribute. Do I qualify for special upgrade pricing for Adobe Creative Suite 3?
No. There is no special upgrade price for Adobe Creative Suite 3 for Contribute owners. See the Adobe Creative Suite 3 upgrade guide for complete pricing and upgrade information.
What is the price of Adobe Contribute Publishing Server?
The standard price for a commercial access license to Contribute Publishing Server (CPS) is US$89 per user. For more information about the Contribute Publishing Server, see the CPS FAQ. For information about volume licensing and discounts, contact one of our authorized resellers.

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Support information

What are the system requirements and supported platforms for Adobe Contribute CS3?
Adobe Contribute CS3 runs on Windows Vista, Windows® XP, Windows 2000, and Mac OS X running on systems using 350MHz PowerPC G4 or G5 or Intel processors. See the system requirements for a full description of compatible platforms.
Do Creative Suite 3 applications support Mac OS X Leopard (v10.5)?
Yes, Creative Suite 3 applications support Mac OS X Leopard. Some CS3 applications require free updates for full compatibility, while others are compatible without updating. Learn more about compatibility between CS3 applications and Leopard here.
How can I get help using Adobe Contribute CS3?
You can use the Help menu within Adobe Contribute CS3 to view the help systems and product tutorials. You can get information about all technical support programs for Contribute CS3 — including several free online options — at the Adobe support center.
How can I report a bug within Adobe Contribute CS3 or an error in the documentation, or submit a feature request for a future version of the product?
You can submit bug reports, documentation errors, and feature requests through the Product feature request or Report a bug online forms. Adobe software engineers review these reports and do their best to address the requests in the next product release cycle.
Why should I register my product?
When you register your product, your serial number is recorded in our database. This enables Adobe to verify the number for you if it has been lost. Registered users who have opted to receive such communications also receive special software offers and notifications of product upgrades and updates. Register your product now.
What is product activation?
Product activation is an anonymous, hassle-free, one-time process that authenticates licensed users during the installation process. Activation is not required for products acquired under a volume license agreement. The activation process verifies that the serial number is legitimate and has not been activated on more systems than allowed by the End-User License Agreement (EULA). It does not affect licensed users' ability to use their software as they always have. For more information on Adobe's product activation process and policies and to review our expanded EULA, visit our Product activation center.
How long does activation take?
Activation is very simple and takes only a few seconds on the Internet. If you do not have Internet or e-mail access, you should click the phone icon during the activation process, and you can choose a toll-free number from a list of region and language options. You can then activate using our automated voice response system. If you still have difficulty, you will have the opportunity to speak with an activation agent. For more information about product activation, visit the Product activation center.
Do I need to register Adobe Contribute CS3 software in order to activate it?
No.
I misplaced my serial number. Can you look up my serial number in your user database?
Please review our ServiceNote for suggestions on locating a lost serial number. If you are unable to locate your serial number using these tips, contact Adobe Customer Service and enter your name, address, and company name (if applicable) in the online form for assistance. For customers outside the United States and Canada, visit one of our International Support Centers.

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