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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
