I thought folks might be interested in the following, which is forwarded from the national Circuit Rider list. It looks like "PageTool" might take a little while and some technical expertise to set up, but then it might make it easier for non-techies to make routine Web page updates.
Jon >Date: Thu, 3 Jan 2002 12:07:03 -0500 (EST) >From: "Jamie McClelland" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Subject: Pagetool Version 1 released > > >[please excuse cross postings!] > >Hi everyone - At last, Pagetool version 1 has been released! > >Media Jumpstart has been working on this project for the last year (we took >it to Sourceforge last May at which point two other developers joined the >project). Now, after 12 months of hard work, we have finally released a >stable version for general consumption. > >Below is more information about the project. We hope you find it useful. > >Jamie > >www.pagetool.org > >Pagetool is an open source program that allows people with limited >technical skills to modify and contribute to an organization's web site via >a web browser. There is no need for using an FTP program or for purchasing >html editing programs like Dream Weaver or Go Live!. Furthermore, for basic >site maintenance, no knowledge of HTML is necessary. > >It was specifically designed to help nonprofit organizations with small to >medium sized web site and limited technical expertise. > >How Does it Work? > >Pagetool stores all web pages in a database. To the average web user, it >looks and acts like a typical web site. However, it you go to the special >admin section and enter the correct username and password, you will be able >to see a list of web pages on your site. By selecting a web page and >clicking "edit" you will be able to change the content of that particular >page. > >For more information, to download, or to see a live demo: www.pagetool.org. Jonathan Falk Pine Tree Folk School RR 2, Box 7162 Carmel, ME 04419 (207)848-2433 <http://www.ptfolkschool.org> **Folkschool-list archives are at: <http://www.mint.net/folkschool/helpnet/archives.htm> Sponsored by Pine Tree Folk School ==^================================================================ This email was sent to: [email protected] EASY UNSUBSCRIBE click here: http://topica.com/u/?a84vzQ.a9gqS3 Or send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] T O P I C A -- Register now to manage your mail! http://www.topica.com/partner/tag02/register ==^================================================================
