Re: [Staffslug] Replacement for e107
by Kris Douglas
On Sun, Mar 30, 2008 at 7:07 PM, Dave@Staffslug <Dave(a)staffslug.org.uk> wrote:
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: staffslug-bounces(a)staffslug.org.uk [mailto:staffslug-
>
> > bounces(a)staffslug.org.uk] On Behalf Of adam nicholls
> > Sent: 23 March 2008 17:22
> > To: staffslug(a)staffslug.org.uk
> > Subject: Re: [Staffslug] Replacement for e107
> >
>
> > On 23/03/2008, Dave@Staffslug <Dave(a)staffslug.org.uk> wrote:
> > > Well.. What can I say.. In the words of Cmndt. Eric Lassard. There have
> > been
> > > many, many, Many, many wonderful suggestions, all of which I am
> > considering.
> > >
> > > With the help of the friendly sysadmin (thank you up there!), more
> > doors
> > > have been opened up.
> > >
> > > Had a quick look at (even the youtube video!), seems ok. But if
>
>
> > > anyone has any reservations about it, speak now!
> > >
> > > Thanks for all the posts by the way :o)
> > >
> > >
> > > Dave
> > >
> > >
> > > > -----Original Message-----
> > > > From: staffslug-bounces(a)staffslug.org.uk [mailto:staffslug-
> > > > bounces(a)staffslug.org.uk] On Behalf Of ArchLinuxUser dick_turpin
> > > > Sent: 23 March 2008 07:25
> > > > To: staffslug(a)staffslug.org.uk
> > > > Subject: Re: [Staffslug] Replacement for e107
> > > >
> > > > On 22/03/2008, Kevanf1 <kevanf1(a)gmail.com> wrote:
> > > >
> > > > > I only vote Joomla because we have somebody on hand who actually
> > knows
> > > > > about it :-)
> > > >
> > > > I'm back from the dead!!
> > > >
> > > > Right first things first. I've tried pretty much all the suggestions
> > > > so far, most of them are shit Plone is crap Drupal is pretty tight
> > but
> > > > slightly unforgiving in the customisation area, PHP-Nuke is a bit
> > > > basic in respect of add-ons.
> > > >
> > > > So what can I say about Joomla? Well for starters I've used it and
> > its
> > > > for runner Mambo for, hm, five odd years? I like it that much that
> > > > I've spent about £150 on one or two proprietary modules and templates
> > > > over the last couple of years.
> > > >
> > > > Now I'm not foolish enough to say Joomla is the number one but it is
> > > > the best of the bunch plus with Joomla 1.5 ftp is handled within
> > > > Joomla itself (After initial ftp upload of the site) TBH any idiot
> > can
> > > > 'work the site' from the control panel its really simple, New-->type
> > > > title-->type text--publish front page-->save anyone can do that!
> > > >
> > > > I've just purchased a new template for my site and used the
> > customised
> > > > Joomla they provided it has everything you guys need, Fireboard
> > Forum,
> > > > Community builder etc etc.
> > > >
> > > > The beauty of Joomla is there are loads and loads of add-on freebie
> > > > modules for it which with a little easy peasy work can make your site
> > > > look stunning.
> > > >
> > > > P. S. Heres my touché
> > > >
> > > > Ubuntu must be the best everyone uses it.
> > > >
> > > > I use Ubuntu cos I'm a sheep and everyone else uses it.
> > > >
> > > > If its decided to go down the Joomla route I'm happy to help/advise
> > > > however what ever you guys choose I'll be happy with although one
> > > > question I've not seen raised as such, are we sticking with a
> > 'mailing
> > > > list' or switching to a forum based system?
> > > >
> > > > --
> > > > Regards
> > > >
> > > > Dick Turpin
> > > > http://www.cannon-linux.co.uk
> > > >
> > > > Arch Linux is an independent i686-optimized community distribution
> > for
> > > > intermediate and advanced Linux users. Utilising a Rolling Release
> > > > System packages are regularly updated and an ISO release is just a
> > > > snapshot to the stable packages at that time. So there's no need for
> > a
> > > > fresh install the command 'pacman –Syu' upgrades the whole system.
> > > >
> > > > _______________________________________________
> > > > Staffslug mailing list
> > > > Staffslug(a)staffslug.org.uk
> > > > http://lists.staffslug.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/staffslug
> > >
> > >
> > > _______________________________________________
> > > Staffslug mailing list
> > > Staffslug(a)staffslug.org.uk
> > > http://lists.staffslug.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/staffslug
> > >
> >
> > With regards to mailman support, whatever the decided CMS, I'm sure
> > (so long as its PHP) I could do a bit of tweaking and hacking to get
> > mailman support. At least if we had mailman support, we could show
> > the world that StaffsLUG is active and not just a dead e107 site!
> > It'd also be neat to be able to generate RSS feeds of the mailman
> > threads (saves me checking my email all the time)
> >
> > I just looked at other lugs websites quickly, and interestingly
> > Shropshire LUG decided to write their own from scratch dynamic website
> > in PHP, in true open-source spirit we could ask for their code to
> > either fork, or install on our own hosting. I like the idea that they
> > have an IRC channel too (where is ours?). I also checked out
> > Herefordshire's website, it looks pretty professional not sure which
> > CMS thats being used (but I like it!), its pretty active and well
> > maintained. Also in true linux-hacker style the Wolvo Lug has a
> > Planet setup with Hacker-Gotchi's which is pretty awesome.
> >
> > --
> > Adam Nicholls
> >
> > _______________________________________________
> > Staffslug mailing list
> > Staffslug(a)staffslug.org.uk
> > http://lists.staffslug.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/staffslug
>
> So, do we have anyone out there with an objection to using Joomla for the
> lug site?
>
>
>
I used to run Joomla, so I can offer my assistance if needed =]
--
Kris Douglas
Softdel Limited Hosting Services
Web: www.softdel.net
Mail: kris(a)softdel.net
17 years, 7 months
Re: [Staffslug] Replacement for e107
by adam nicholls
On 23/03/2008, Dave@Staffslug <Dave(a)staffslug.org.uk> wrote:
> Well.. What can I say.. In the words of Cmndt. Eric Lassard. There have been
> many, many, Many, many wonderful suggestions, all of which I am considering.
>
> With the help of the friendly sysadmin (thank you up there!), more doors
> have been opened up.
>
> Had a quick look at Joomla (even the youtube video!), seems ok. But if
> anyone has any reservations about it, speak now!
>
> Thanks for all the posts by the way :o)
>
>
> Dave
>
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: staffslug-bounces(a)staffslug.org.uk [mailto:staffslug-
> > bounces(a)staffslug.org.uk] On Behalf Of ArchLinuxUser dick_turpin
> > Sent: 23 March 2008 07:25
> > To: staffslug(a)staffslug.org.uk
> > Subject: Re: [Staffslug] Replacement for e107
> >
> > On 22/03/2008, Kevanf1 <kevanf1(a)gmail.com> wrote:
> >
> > > I only vote Joomla because we have somebody on hand who actually knows
> > > about it :-)
> >
> > I'm back from the dead!!
> >
> > Right first things first. I've tried pretty much all the suggestions
> > so far, most of them are shit Plone is crap Drupal is pretty tight but
> > slightly unforgiving in the customisation area, PHP-Nuke is a bit
> > basic in respect of add-ons.
> >
> > So what can I say about Joomla? Well for starters I've used it and its
> > for runner Mambo for, hm, five odd years? I like it that much that
> > I've spent about £150 on one or two proprietary modules and templates
> > over the last couple of years.
> >
> > Now I'm not foolish enough to say Joomla is the number one but it is
> > the best of the bunch plus with Joomla 1.5 ftp is handled within
> > Joomla itself (After initial ftp upload of the site) TBH any idiot can
> > 'work the site' from the control panel its really simple, New-->type
> > title-->type text--publish front page-->save anyone can do that!
> >
> > I've just purchased a new template for my site and used the customised
> > Joomla they provided it has everything you guys need, Fireboard Forum,
> > Community builder etc etc.
> >
> > The beauty of Joomla is there are loads and loads of add-on freebie
> > modules for it which with a little easy peasy work can make your site
> > look stunning.
> >
> > P. S. Heres my touché
> >
> > Ubuntu must be the best everyone uses it.
> >
> > I use Ubuntu cos I'm a sheep and everyone else uses it.
> >
> > If its decided to go down the Joomla route I'm happy to help/advise
> > however what ever you guys choose I'll be happy with although one
> > question I've not seen raised as such, are we sticking with a 'mailing
> > list' or switching to a forum based system?
> >
> > --
> > Regards
> >
> > Dick Turpin
> > http://www.cannon-linux.co.uk
> >
> > Arch Linux is an independent i686-optimized community distribution for
> > intermediate and advanced Linux users. Utilising a Rolling Release
> > System packages are regularly updated and an ISO release is just a
> > snapshot to the stable packages at that time. So there's no need for a
> > fresh install the command 'pacman –Syu' upgrades the whole system.
> >
> > _______________________________________________
> > Staffslug mailing list
> > Staffslug(a)staffslug.org.uk
> > http://lists.staffslug.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/staffslug
>
>
> _______________________________________________
> Staffslug mailing list
> Staffslug(a)staffslug.org.uk
> http://lists.staffslug.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/staffslug
>
With regards to mailman support, whatever the decided CMS, I'm sure
(so long as its PHP) I could do a bit of tweaking and hacking to get
mailman support. At least if we had mailman support, we could show
the world that StaffsLUG is active and not just a dead e107 site!
It'd also be neat to be able to generate RSS feeds of the mailman
threads (saves me checking my email all the time)
I just looked at other lugs websites quickly, and interestingly
Shropshire LUG decided to write their own from scratch dynamic website
in PHP, in true open-source spirit we could ask for their code to
either fork, or install on our own hosting. I like the idea that they
have an IRC channel too (where is ours?). I also checked out
Herefordshire's website, it looks pretty professional not sure which
CMS thats being used (but I like it!), its pretty active and well
maintained. Also in true linux-hacker style the Wolvo Lug has a
Planet setup with Hacker-Gotchi's which is pretty awesome.
--
Adam Nicholls
17 years, 7 months
Re: [Staffslug] Replacement for e107
by stuart bell
On 22/03/2008, Dave@Staffslug <Dave(a)staffslug.org.uk> wrote:
> Hello all,
>
> With Kris's excellent new logo, I was wondering if anyone knew of a good
> replacement for e107 to make the site look at bit better to match the
> quality of the logo.
>
> Any ideas would be gratefully welcomed (remember I only have ftp access to
> the site, so setup would have to be straight forward!)
>
> Dave
Joomla must be the way to go nowadays.
>
>
> _______________________________________________
> Staffslug mailing list
>
> Staffslug(a)staffslug.org.uk
> http://lists.staffslug.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/staffslug
>
17 years, 7 months
Re: [Staffslug] Replacement for e107
by Kris Douglas
On Sat, Mar 22, 2008 at 4:48 PM, Dave@Staffslug <Dave(a)staffslug.org.uk>
wrote:
> Hello all,
>
> With Kris's excellent new logo, I was wondering if anyone knew of a good
> replacement for e107 to make the site look at bit better to match the
> quality of the logo.
>
> Any ideas would be gratefully welcomed (remember I only have ftp access to
> the site, so setup would have to be straight forward!)
>
> Dave
> <http://lists.staffslug.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/staffslug>
>
Hi, I don't know if it is free any more, I think there is still an Open
Source version, but what about PHP-Nuke. There are many nice themes
available for that.
If not Nuke, there is Joomla, which is very nice, and very customisable, you
could have a calendar, forums etc... I would have a look at Nuke first, but
I would also seriously consider, and probably recommend Joomla, simply
because thee are so many useful add-ons for it.
--
Kris Douglas
Softdel Limited Hosting Services
Web: www.softdel.net
Mail: kris(a)softdel.net
17 years, 7 months
Re: [Staffslug] Replacement for e107
by Ben Whyte
Dave@Staffslug wrote:
> Hello all,
>
> With Kris's excellent new logo, I was wondering if anyone knew of a good
> replacement for e107 to make the site look at bit better to match the
> quality of the logo.
>
> Any ideas would be gratefully welcomed (remember I only have ftp access to
> the site, so setup would have to be straight forward!)
>
> Dave
>
>
Your nice friendly sysadmin, would be happy to do the install work if
its anything a little more complicated.
Ben
17 years, 7 months
Replacement for e107
by Dave＠Staffslug
Hello all,
With Kris's excellent new logo, I was wondering if anyone knew of a good
replacement for e107 to make the site look at bit better to match the
quality of the logo.
Any ideas would be gratefully welcomed (remember I only have ftp access to
the site, so setup would have to be straight forward!)
Dave
17 years, 7 months
Setting up linux server behind NAT
by Adam Turvey
HI all i'm new here i'v been playing with the idea of setting up my own server for a while now.
I have got ubuntu server 7 running on a system and was wondering how easy it is to set up a server behind a NAT router with a reg'd domain name (from places like 123reg.com etc)
for now i'm trying to get it running as an internal server on a LAN with samba running so it can be used as a file server for everyones laptops and desktops around the house but i plan on running a mail server and apache for webserver access and webpages available to the outside world
My question is how would i go about getting this LAN server available to the outside world using a domain www.silverrook.co.uk
My router is a US Robotics Sureconnect 9106
I'm using the newest distro of ubuntu server 7.10
Adam
17 years, 7 months
New StaffsLUG logo
by Kris Douglas
Hi, I have the latest of the Staffslug logo to show you guys... Just a
concept, really... Comments/ rants/ flames welcome.
--
Kris Douglas
Softdel Limited Hosting Services
Web: www.softdel.net
Mail: kris(a)softdel.net
17 years, 7 months
Re: [Staffslug] New StaffsLUG logo(going slightly off thread with graphics discussion)
by Kevanf1
I have to admit that I don't have a problem with using a particular
software program. That stands whatever OS it is meant for. I love
the look of GIMP just the same as I do Photoshop. Both are fantastic
but highly complex pieces of software. That's my stumbling block with
both in equal amounts. I tend to use Paintshop Pro because it's what
I know. I have tried to get my head around both GIMP and Photoshop in
the past. Trouble is, when a job needs to be done I don't have time
to step onto a learning curve.
--
==============================================
Kevan Farmer
Linux user #373362
Staffordshire
17 years, 7 months
