New MT Client Available

July 16th, 2003

Well, it may not be new to others, but it’s definitely new to me.

After trying blogBuddy and w.Bloggar for Movable Type posting clients, I found both to be lacking in functionality and missing the robust features offered with the usual MT bookmarklet. Now, there’s a new Windows-based client that’s determined to fill that void — called Zempt.

I downloaded it and tried it on a posting and some entry updates. So far, I’m pleased with its ease of use and the availability of MT and HTML editing features at the local-client level.

If you’re looking for an MT posting client, Zempt is definitely worth trying.

Update: According to this discussion on Yuan-Chung Cheng’s blog, a Linux version of Zempt is also in the works.

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5 Responses to “New MT Client Available”

  1. Darmon Thornton on July 16, 2003 July 16, 2003 - 1:36 am

    Del: There is a bookmarklet for Zempt. Visit the website and drag the link “Zempt This” to your browser toolbar or bookmark it.

    Michael: To my understanding, A Linux version of Zempt is being developed, but not yet available. I assume that the same would apply to a possible Mac OS version as well.

    There’s also some follow-up discussion related to developing the Linux port:

    http://seventeen.mit.edu/blog/platin/archives/000124.html

  2. Del Simmons on July 16, 2003 July 16, 2003 - 6:15 am

    Hey, I have Zempt installed and have been trying to figure out if there is a way to make it work more like a bookmarklet. Actually, more like a right-click “MT It!” menu item. Is there a way?

    The reason I ask that my preferred way to blog is to find a story of interest, highlight a quote, then right-click and pick “MT It!”.

    Any ideas?

  3. James Hudnall on July 16, 2003 July 16, 2003 - 8:27 am

    Thanks for the info DC! I just got it and I can already say I love it. I’m REALLY glad I switched to MT now.

  4. Michael Bernstein on July 16, 2003 July 16, 2003 - 12:45 pm

    Darmon, it says it’s ‘multi-platform posting for Movable Type’, but I only see a windows download. Is there a linux version somewhere?

  5. Bill Quick on July 18, 2003 July 18, 2003 - 10:34 am

    Couldn’t even come close to getting it to work. Was never able to set up that first account.

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