What Do I Need to Buy?
It should come as no surprise that professional web designers require a fair
amount of gear, both hardware and software. One of the most common
questions I’m asked by my students is, “What should I get?” I can’t tell you
specifically what to buy, but I will provide an overview of the typical tools
of the trade.
Bear in mind that while I’ve listed the most popular commercial software
tools available, many of them have freeware or shareware equivalents that
you can download if you’re on a budget (try CNET’s Download.com). With
a little extra effort, you can get a full website up and running without big
cash.