FrameGang was an applet for developingHTML frames forNetscape released bySausage Software in April 1996. The program featured a drag-and-drop interface that allowed users to define the number, size and position of the HTML frames without knowledge of HTML.[2][3][4] It was one of the four "snaglets" along with Crosseye, Flash, and Clickette that were released bySausage Software that month.[5]
FrameGang used non-standard HTML tags which were meant to be used withNetscape, and thus not all browsers were able to use the frames created.[1]
FrameGang could handle multiple frames, allowed previewing and saving of the frames, and generated HTML code for the frames which could then be used inHotDog. FrameGang allowed for the development of frames without knowledge of html.[6][a 2] The program was also accompanied with help features and tutorials on building frames.[1][2][7][8]
FrameGang was considered an "addon" toSausage Software's popular HotDog Professional 2.0 which didn't have frame support.[9][10][11]
"Some of us want to get down and dirty with HTML tags and some of us don't, and the lowest and dirtiest tags currently about would probably be those dealing with frames. To avoid the agony (or ecstasy if you enjoy this sort of thing), use FrameGang."
Frame gang (left to right): X, Gus, Vin, Joe, Stan
The frame gang is used in the FrameGang Help file to represent different section graphically. The frame gang consists of 5 members: X, Gus, Vin, Joe, Stan. Several members also had a slogan.[a 3]
Gus-Represents "advanced information". Slogan:I'm Gus...look at me when I'm talkin!
Vin- Shown in the splash screen, and used in the icon.
Joe - Represents the "basic information" about FrameGang. Slogan:I'm Joe...whadda you lookin at!
FrameGang was a 32-bit application written forWindows 95 released in April 1996.[16] Fourthnet, the European distributor forHotDog, began marketing all ofSausage Software's snaglets including FrameGang in June 1996.[17] A 16-bit version for Windows 3.1 was released on December 17, 1996, along with 16-bit versions of Dummy, Gatling, and Bandwidth Buster.[18] The 32-bit edition originally sold forUS$50/A$70, but the price was later reduced toUS$25/£25 on May 22, 1996.[9][19][20][a 4][1][21][22]
^In the FrameGang "fghelp" file in version 1a, it states "FrameGang shields you from having to know about frame HTML syntax." under the 'Jargon Buster' section.
^In the FrameGang "fghelp" file in version 1a, it uses the various FrameGang members throughout the help file.
^In the FrameGang "fghelp" file in version 1a, it lists the price for FrameGang as US$50 and A$70 under the 'I want to order...pronto!' section.
^In the FrameGang "fghelp" file "FrameGang Help V1.41", it list system requirements under 'Frequently Asked Questions' under question "What's the minimum system configuration I can use?"
^Tony McDonald; David Surtees; Janet Wheeler (October 1995 – May 1996)."Software Tools for the World-Wide Web"(PDF).A Survey. Computing Service, University of Newcastle. p. 8. Retrieved14 April 2010.
