Jim Richards wrote:
>
>
> I've got a requirement to build a portal site for a client
> that has a few requirements that Jetspeed doesn't meet,
> but don't seem to be too much to add on, I'll list
> there here and see how much of a fool I make of
> myself if I don't full understand what Jetspeed is about ...
>
> Of course, it may not be something that Jetspeed is
> supposed to meet, and I should start with turbine and
> build it all myself on it's framework.
>
> And I'll also put my hand up to do them if they aren't
> there, and need to be done ...
>
> * I need a content management system. The client
> essentially wants an on-line magazine, where either
> their own writers write or users "out there" write a story
> and then it goes through the sub-editor/editor/embargo/publish/drop
> system. Also spell checking, which isn't too hard as well.
> I'm pretty sure Jetspeed doesn't do this and I think
> it would be a great feature to have (cause then we can also
> export the content for other portlets to pick up).
This hopefully will be well integrated into 1.2. It is in CVS now but
isn't working just right yet. Basically it is call Jetspeed Content
Markup and will allow you to publish content similar to Slashdot.
> Also on this would be like a "what's new" portlet for
> the new articles.
+1. It should use the Jetspeed Content Markup (JCM) <pubDate> tag.
> * Along with the content management system would be the
> information architecture/menu etc that goes with it,
> it would be great to be able to add sections, etc
> without having to hand code xml/whatever, cause the
> client wants to maintain as much of the system as possible.
> (Which I'd also prefer) ...
"topics" are built into JCM/
> * Stats collection, which is fairly important. Although
> I could do some tricky parsing of the log files, I'd
> rather a connection between the logged in user and
> where they are going on the site, what they read.
That is up to the web server. There are entire separate projects for
doing just this and would be beyond the scope of Jetspeed IMO.
> * Discussion groups, with a system for deleting content
> that is considered inappropriate and simple
> admin tools to create new groups.
There are plans to work on this. Stay tuned. Anyone who has any code
to contribute is encouraged :)
> * Search engine for each section (content, discussion
> groups, mailing lists)
This is been on the back of my plate. I just haven't had time to hop on
it. I need to spend more time here but this is a whole project in
itself to a certain point.
> Thanks ... It's something that will take a few months to
> do (we have about 3 months with the client) and also
> depends if I can convince the client that they don't
> purchase the software, but licence it from me)
Be careful. Apache software isn't totally free. You should read the
licensing agreement.
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