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Professional LAMP: Linux®, Apache, MySQL®, and PHP5 Web Development
by Jason Gerner, Elizabeth Naramore, Morgan L. Owens, Matt Warden
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13.2. Open Source Web CMS Packages
Common functions of a Web CMS include:
Static web page updates: Updates content without altering look and feel of site.
Weblogs (blogs): Online journals.
Wiki: Collaborative documentation projects.
Publications: Posting and organization of news articles.
Managed learning environments: Web-based learning.
Transactional CMS: E-commerce functions.
Image and file galleries: Compilation of images or files for public use.
Forums: Bulletin board systems fostering discussions between users.
Chat rooms: Real-time chatting between users.
RSS feeds: Allows users to download content.
Polls: Allows users to vote on a topic.
Calendar systems: Web-based multi-user calendars.
There are numerous other functions that could be considered underneath the CMS realm, but these are the major ones and the ones on which this chapter focuses.
First, take a look at some of the more comprehensive open source CMS packages.
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