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ecto
Developer(s)infinite sushi
Adrian Tijsseling (Mac OS version)
Alex Hung (Windows version)
Stable release
2.4.2
Operating systemMac OS X, Windows
TypeWeblog client
LicenseProprietary
Websiteinfinite-sushi.com - ecto

ecto is a commercial weblog client for Mac OS X and Microsoft Windows. It allows one to compose and store blog entries on the local desktop computer, then upload them to a weblog host. ecto interacts with popular server software such as Blogger, Moveable Type, and Wordpress, among others. The developer believes the additional flexibility of the desktop operating system allows the client to incorporate features lacking in web-based clients.[1] For example, ecto incorporates spell checking, easy insertion of images, and text formatting. ecto employs the standard controls the the operating system provides to all applications. It can also trackback to other blogs and add categories and tags to a blog entry. The Macintosh version integrates with iTunes and iPhoto. AppleMatters gave it 9 out of 10.[2] The Windows variant of ecto was reviewed at Reviewsaurus, despite noting ecto as one of the most respected blogging clients, gave it a more critical review for its lack of a single pane interface, and lack of FTP support.[3]

References

  1. ^ Software website
  2. ^ Chris Howard (2006-05-12). "Ecto Blogging Software v. 2.1". Apple Matters. Retrieved 2008-07-12.
  3. ^ "Review of Ecto for Windows - Blogging application!". Reviewsaurus. 2006-12-21. Retrieved 2008-12-10.