For those looking for a richer, more extensible CMS
with far greater functionality, consider one of the two following options.
Drupal
Drupal is another open source CMS built on a PHP and MySQL foundation.9 It is a CMS by
definition; blogging is only one application of a vast pool of functionality that includes
peer-to-peer networking, forums, file and photo management, and much more. Because
of the system??™s breadth and depth, it requires a fair amount of technical know-how to get
things done??”server-side scripting and database management skills will serve a designer
well when working in Drupal.
Although the system is ready to go out of the box, its core is extended through modules,
which are scripts that add chunks of functionality to the primary system (much like plugins
for other systems). For instance, the Chat Room module allows registered users of the
site to chat with one another in a JavaScript-powered window.
Like most open source software, support is very much a find-it-yourself affair. As with
Textpattern and WordPress, the forums are flooded with users asking questions. For professional
support, the Drupal organization recommends hiring professional Drupal
programmers??”there is even a listing of qualified service-based companies on the Drupal site.
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