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[Ivan23]

what you guys feel about php nuke ?

I'm starting to like it , but is there a better program out there ?

[rey]

My client likes it a lot.

[sitekeeper]

Have you looked at XOOP?? It is very stable even though it is still pre-release. I still prefer MyPhPnuke as far as the nukes go.

[ho247]

phpNuke is probably the most popular one out there. I've only used it was, but the job was to modify the scripts to suit a client's specification... after working on phpNuke for many days, I now know the whole backend of the system, and it's very impressive the way it's been coded. The module system works really well, especially when you're modifying the scripts for the client and adding new features to it . The other script that you could try is PostNuke, which I've heard is a very good script and a competitor of phpNuke.

Alan

[Synthetic]

After having used both PHPNuke and PostNuke, I'd highly suggest going with PostNuke!

Also, unless you plan on using your own theme, there seem to be alot more PostNuke skin/theme sites around these days. Which I suppose would be a plus, for some.

[Shinji01]

PHP and Postnuke, or any other portal related ends are very funny. They all always have the similiar design and feel. Maybe many of its users are just common or they're pretty off schedule to redesign the theme. I felt that the web is about uniqueness. Why would I return to a specific portal if there's many of its twins out there that's the same?

[Shinji01]

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[DayGlo]

try postnuke Ivan23 and see what you think

[Ivan23]

i will , thanks ....

[derek.bodner]

I've done work on both, I recommend PostNuke.

[MDJ2000]

I've found that writing your own cms/news/forums systems is the way to go. It definitely takes some time, but it's yours when it's done. Every nuke/postnuke/xoops site out there seems pretty much identical to me.

I also find that most people who set up the "portal systems" don't really need it, they need a news script and possibly forums or downloads.

You also have much more control over the security of your own code.

Just my .02

[KDAWebServices]

I'd stay away from phpNuke, we had several sites we host defaced because of holes in phpNuke and it's not fun for the client.

[Ahmad]

Originally posted by Shinji01
PHP and Postnuke, or any other portal related ends are very funny. They all always have the similiar design and feel. Maybe many of its users are just common or they're pretty off schedule to redesign the theme. I felt that the web is about uniqueness. Why would I return to a specific portal if there's many of its twins out there that's the same?

The same thing goes for bulletin board software. These kinds of web applications that are used a lot by people better have the same interface, bucause it will be easier for the users of one site to navigate throught another one.

You can, of course, change the colors and general style.

[brookie]

Originally posted by MDJ2000
I also find that most people who set up the "portal systems" don't really need it, they need a news script and possibly forums or downloads.

Out of interest, what news scripts do you recommend?

[Ivan23]

Originally posted by MDJ2000
I've found that writing your own cms/news/forums systems is the way to go. It definitely takes some time, but it's yours when it's done. Every nuke/postnuke/xoops site out there seems pretty much identical to me.

I also find that most people who set up the "portal systems" don't really need it, they need a news script and possibly forums or downloads.

You also have much more control over the security of your own code.

Just my .02

how you write your own , thats hard i think ...I'm not that new in php but i still have lots to learn ..