Re: [PHP] Simple cms type system
On Wed, Jun 09, 2004 at 08:29:18PM +0200 or thereabouts, Ryan A wrote: Instead of programming this from scratch was wondering if anybody can recomend any package/open source project etc that can do this, I'm sure this must have come up before with other clients. Searched google/phpresource/hot scripts/ script archive but most cms's are offering far far too much for my needs, and actually stripping them down would take as much as making a new one and some are just not worth it (in mho). Any suggestions? I've never used this (phpMyFAQ), but apparently this application is a lighter CMS; Project description: phpMyFAQ is a multilingual, completely database-driven FAQ system. It also offers a content management system, flexible multi-user support, a news system, user tracking, language modules, templates, extensive XML support, PDF support, a backup system, and an easy to use installation script. It's available on Freshmeat. -- S.Allen --- barnyard Thursday Jun 10 2004 11:50:01 AM EDT --- If you keep your mind sufficiently open, people will throw a lot of rubbish into it. -- William Orton -- PHP General Mailing List (http://www.php.net/) To unsubscribe, visit: http://www.php.net/unsub.php
Re: [PHP] Simple cms type system
On 10/06/2004, at 4:29 AM, Ryan A wrote: Anyway, it seems that the client has a control panel where he can make changes to the site (nothing major, just add products, edit paragraphs etc...NO shopping cart) he wants the same kind of functionality for his new pages. Have not seen his control panel but I dont think its anything major. Instead of programming this from scratch was wondering if anybody can recomend any package/open source project etc that can do this, I'm sure this must have come up before with other clients... My fav PHP-CMS is textpattern http://www.textpattern.com, but it's not quite ready for prime-time yet (for my needs - but it may be fine for yours). Everything follows a blog-like section category article metaphor, but it can be used for a lot more than blogs. This model could quite easily be bent into shape for products, static pages, etc as you need. It's opensource, has a great support forum/community, and comes with goodies like Textile http://textism.com/tools/textile/ (an ASCI shorthand HTML), templating, CSS-GUI and a lot more built in. My knee-jerk reaction though is that the simplest way out of this would be to build your own (that way you get want, without any dependancies on anything but your own skills). Searched google/phpresource/hot scripts/ script archive but most cms's are offering far far too much for my needs, and actually stripping them down would take as much as making a new one and some are just not worth it (in mho). As mentioned here many times, http://www.opensourcecommerce.com/ let's you try a bunch of them for free on the web before downloading/installing. --- Justin French http://indent.com.au -- PHP General Mailing List (http://www.php.net/) To unsubscribe, visit: http://www.php.net/unsub.php
Re: [PHP] Simple cms type system
My fav PHP-CMS is textpattern http://www.textpattern.com, but it's Hey, Thanks for the link. Am still searching as nearly every system I looked at is far far too much in features / price or my needs are just too small I guess. Just need something that will allow me to use my design and allow the client to update/add/delete text and pictures. Anything comes to mind? if not, tell me which one is best to strip to get the above... Thanks, -Ryan -- PHP General Mailing List (http://www.php.net/) To unsubscribe, visit: http://www.php.net/unsub.php
[PHP] Simple cms type system
Hi, A while back I started a thread for lasso as a client wanted a site translated to english, still in talks with that client and he is willing to let me do it in pure PHP instead as I dont know lasso and not very keen on buying one of their licences. Anyway, it seems that the client has a control panel where he can make changes to the site (nothing major, just add products, edit paragraphs etc...NO shopping cart) he wants the same kind of functionality for his new pages. Have not seen his control panel but I dont think its anything major. Instead of programming this from scratch was wondering if anybody can recomend any package/open source project etc that can do this, I'm sure this must have come up before with other clients. Searched google/phpresource/hot scripts/ script archive but most cms's are offering far far too much for my needs, and actually stripping them down would take as much as making a new one and some are just not worth it (in mho). Any suggestions? Thanks, -Ryan -- PHP General Mailing List (http://www.php.net/) To unsubscribe, visit: http://www.php.net/unsub.php
RE: [PHP] Simple cms type system
Hi Ryan, Ours isn't open source, but does come with source available for the display modules: http://celestia.cbstech.com You can strip down what features are available by removing modules from the core system. Only replying with a plug of our own product since it was specifically asked for. Is this within the ettiquette rules of this particular list? James -Original Message- From: Ryan A [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, June 09, 2004 2:29 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [PHP] Simple cms type system Hi, A while back I started a thread for lasso as a client wanted a site translated to english, still in talks with that client and he is willing to let me do it in pure PHP instead as I dont know lasso and not very keen on buying one of their licences. Anyway, it seems that the client has a control panel where he can make changes to the site (nothing major, just add products, edit paragraphs etc...NO shopping cart) he wants the same kind of functionality for his new pages. Have not seen his control panel but I dont think its anything major. Instead of programming this from scratch was wondering if anybody can recomend any package/open source project etc that can do this, I'm sure this must have come up before with other clients. Searched google/phpresource/hot scripts/ script archive but most cms's are offering far far too much for my needs, and actually stripping them down would take as much as making a new one and some are just not worth it (in mho). Any suggestions? Thanks, -Ryan -- PHP General Mailing List (http://www.php.net/) To unsubscribe, visit: http://www.php.net/unsub.php -- PHP General Mailing List (http://www.php.net/) To unsubscribe, visit: http://www.php.net/unsub.php
RE: [PHP] Simple cms type system
James Harrell mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] on Wednesday, June 09, 2004 12:04 PM said: Hi Ryan, Ours isn't open source, but does come with source available for the display modules: http://celestia.cbstech.com You can strip down what features are available by removing modules from the core system. Only replying with a plug of our own product since it was specifically asked for. Is this within the ettiquette rules of this particular list? dunno. but i personally don't mind since your post isn't so much an ad as it is a suggestion. .02 chris. -- PHP General Mailing List (http://www.php.net/) To unsubscribe, visit: http://www.php.net/unsub.php
RE: [PHP] Simple cms type system
On 6/9/2004 9:04:07 PM, James Harrell ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) wrote: Hi Ryan, Ours isn't open source, but does come with source available for the display modules: http://celestia.cbstech.com You can strip down what features are available by removing modules from the core system. Only replying with a plug of our own product since it was specifically asked for. Is this within the ettiquette rules of this particular list? James Hey James, If its not open source...is it at least free? Thanks, -Ryan -- PHP General Mailing List (http://www.php.net/) To unsubscribe, visit: http://www.php.net/unsub.php
RE: [PHP] Simple cms type system
Hey James, If its not open source...is it at least free? Thanks, -Ryan Not sure why this matters? If his product can do the job what does it matter if it costs money or not? Even if it does cost money... you get a solution that solves your client business problem. You don't have to spend the time to develop it yourself. You can more onto other things for that client, speeding up their project and in turn making you look that much better. A -- PHP General Mailing List (http://www.php.net/) To unsubscribe, visit: http://www.php.net/unsub.php
RE: [PHP] Simple cms type system
Hey James, If its not open source...is it at least free? Thanks, -Ryan No, it's a commercial product. James -- PHP General Mailing List (http://www.php.net/) To unsubscribe, visit: http://www.php.net/unsub.php
RE: [PHP] Simple cms type system
On 6/9/2004 9:54:20 PM, Aaron Wolski ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) wrote: Hey James, If its not open source...is it at least free? Thanks, -Ryan Not sure why this matters? If his product can do the job what does it matter if it costs money or not? Even if it does cost money... you get a solution that solves your client business problem. You don't have to spend the time to develop it yourself. You can more onto other things for that client, speeding up their project and in turn making you look that much better. A Heey, Cool off dude, I didnt say he does not have the right to sell it or if its a bad product if its commercial. I *asked* if it was free. Everyone/nearly everyone here programms for a living, either working for a company or themselves or both, I just dont have a budget in hand right now as I dont know if the prospective client will give me the job so I asked, the budget for the project is not high anyway so am looking more towards a free/opensource project, although I'm sure his product is good. And to answer your question/statement, yes it DOES matter if it costs money or not, to me anyway. -Ryan -- PHP General Mailing List (http://www.php.net/) To unsubscribe, visit: http://www.php.net/unsub.php
RE: [PHP] Simple cms type system
No, it's a commercial product. James Ok, thanks, will look into it if I dont find a free/ cheap solution. Cheers, -Ryan. -- PHP General Mailing List (http://www.php.net/) To unsubscribe, visit: http://www.php.net/unsub.php
Re: [PHP] Simple cms type system
You may want to look at Mambo Opensource Server http://www.mamboserver.com/ Tim. Ryan A wrote: Hi, A while back I started a thread for lasso as a client wanted a site translated to english, still in talks with that client and he is willing to let me do it in pure PHP instead as I dont know lasso and not very keen on buying one of their licences. Anyway, it seems that the client has a control panel where he can make changes to the site (nothing major, just add products, edit paragraphs etc...NO shopping cart) he wants the same kind of functionality for his new pages. Have not seen his control panel but I dont think its anything major. Instead of programming this from scratch was wondering if anybody can recomend any package/open source project etc that can do this, I'm sure this must have come up before with other clients. Searched google/phpresource/hot scripts/ script archive but most cms's are offering far far too much for my needs, and actually stripping them down would take as much as making a new one and some are just not worth it (in mho). Any suggestions? Thanks, -Ryan -- PHP General Mailing List (http://www.php.net/) To unsubscribe, visit: http://www.php.net/unsub.php
