Qumana blogging client

Ergh... enough with the ill-informed Java bashing.

"Resource usage" ... really not a significant issue on modern machines. The default heap size isn't even all that big. There are plenty of so-called "native" apps that are resource hogs.

"Interface inconsistency" ... the fault of developers, not of Java. In fact, I'd argue the upcoming Swing toolkits can give you more UI consistency -- and not only that, but do it *across platforms*, which is a relevant issue for Mac users wanting to boot multiple OSes.

You're right to be a snob about UI; I know I am. But blame brainless developers, not Java. If you want to develop a terrible UI using Cocoa, you certainly can (we've absolutely seen them). If you want to build a great UI in Java, you can, too.

All of that said, yeah, I'll be looking more at MarsEdit than this one.

yeah it works on Intel Macs... I've been using it for about 8 months. The edit is more than capable, but Ecto has better support for images. Qumana has no integration with iPhoto and you cannot drop images into your post from the clipboard and have them upload automatically, like you can with Ecto.

The inconsistent UI behavior is an issue. No scripting support, and if you close the main window you have to restart the app to get it to come back.

Clean tagging feature, better than Ecto.

BillG, I've tried MarsEdit myself at various times over the years and it never took with me. Right now I am using a Ecto and Qumana, the latter for quick posts the former for anything with images and extras (like Amazon links).

Sorry, neither was I looking to double post.

I am completely new to client application blogging, but have certainly seen MarsEdit mentioned a lot in the Mac world.

What am I missing about the differences between these two applications?

Qumana is WSIWYG, MarsEdit isn't, you have to use both the html editing window while looking at a Preview window.

Qumana seemed nicely integrated in that all the editing can be done in a single window per post, whereas MarsEdit has that Preview window and an extra "Media" window.

Can folks who know more about this than I do tell me why MarsEdit is better?

Honestly, I'm not looking to start a flame war, I just would love some information to evaluate.

@4: I ran it on my MacBook this morning

tried it; does not work on intel mac

No thanks on this one. Am I the only tired of ad supported stuff. I'd rather just buy a program. :)

I didn't need to enter anything at all to download it.

just enter "no@thank.you" for the "required" email address field to download the software.