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  Posted: Nov 18, 2004 - 01:30 PM

  Ok, so yeah, postNuke CAN do blog, and if I wanted to spend the time to set it up, it might do it allot better.
  
  But, I need a plug-n play software that specifically is designed for Blogging. Anyone got any choices? Open Source is required, and PHP is perfered.

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  Posted: Nov 18, 2004 - 02:33 PM

  What about the blog module written for use with PostNuke? You can find it here.

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  Posted: Nov 18, 2004 - 02:56 PM

  I'd say MovableType or TextPattern.. a pnBlogger dist "could" be a pretty good idea..extendable, but BlogCentric.
  
  good luck ;)

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  Posted: Nov 19, 2004 - 08:12 AM

  Movable Type is uses a commercial distrobution method, and as such is not a system for me.
  
  Text Drive looks Great, I will check it out. I am installing nucleus, and will check that out if she (my sister) finds it too complex.
  
  PostNuke requires too much work for this simple task. I expect it to be a plug and run system. A postNuke distro would be nice... ofcourse dont say this too loud around here, or people will actually feel that the distro method is necassary for postNuke to grow.
  
  OF course I am comenting about the common response that people give when you suggest creating a distro... "but its so easy to install this stuff"
  
  Well yeah it is easy to install it... just difficult to configure everything to work just right.

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  Posted: Nov 19, 2004 - 08:28 AM

  http://nucleuscms.org
  is software
  
  http://thebookishgirl.com
  installed
  
  VERY NICE, INSTALL AND GO...
  Really cool site, definately good first impression. Would be a great model for someone who wants to create a blog distro for postNuke.

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  Posted: Nov 19, 2004 - 10:10 AM

  ..hey that is pretty cool.. I lost my list of blog apps, so those were the first 2 off the top of my head.. MT is probably the most mature & popular.. it used to be free until fairly recently (still is free for single authored site i believe)..
  
  I don't think custom distro's are a bad idea..when I was doing that personals thing (mod), i was asked to build an entire site around it with IPN enabled memberships etc.. I passed based on personal reasons (think piss 'n' leather :? ), but haven't ever really shook the thought that it was a really good idea (the distro). ..back to the blog thing:
  
  ..it will be a lot easier "when PN .8 arrives" .. total control of layout, full API integration and a slim core.. I like the idea.. blogging is big.. BIG.. and while PN possesses the tools and potential, it's not seen as a Blogging app.. which is really the reason I chose it.. granted, mine's not yet nearly done, but I do think when it gets further along it will help establish PN as a formidable contender. That's something I'd like to see..
  
  PS: should have mentioned WordPress as well.. too late :)
  
  -IR

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  Posted: Nov 19, 2004 - 05:28 PM

  Word Press looks really good... but the ability to find plugins is horrible at best:(
  
  Maybe I am missing something, but I cant find a list of plugins available... I

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  Posted: Nov 21, 2004 - 10:20 AM

  Found Plug-ins... Turns out Nucleus is not a very active CMS. Therefor I removed it and installed the WordPress. Very impressed.

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  Posted: Nov 21, 2004 - 10:32 AM

  excellent :) .. of the three, i'd definitely choose WordPress.. next would be TextPattern.. WordPress is very easy to use.. there's a theme system built into the next release as well..
  
  I did see your post yesterday, but I've not been home much at all (my furnace blew up :x ).. I looked and didn't find any..and was starting to wonder :)
  
  hope it works out for her (your sister).. I like that it allows you to post to the blog via email.. that's pretty cool..

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  Posted: Nov 21, 2004 - 10:44 AM

  its in the Wiki... it is REALLY hard to find...
  
  http://wordpress.org/support/10/17178

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  Posted: Nov 24, 2004 - 10:53 PM

  Hi,
  
  if you've taken a look at v4bJournal and didn't find it to your liking, I would be interested to hear what features it (didn't) have which made you choose another package.
  
  Thanks/Greetings
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  Posted: Nov 30, 2004 - 01:39 AM

  I'd definitely go with WordPress. The community there is super great to work with, and there are a lot of resources for it.
  
  http://www.unknowngenius.com/wp-plugins/
  http://te.os42.com/
  http://planet.wordpress.org/
  http://www.bloggingpro.com/archives/category/wordpress-plugins/
  
  Those are 4 of the best 'off-site' locations for information.
  
  Hope that is of some help.
  
  Peace,
  Paul
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  Posted: Nov 30, 2004 - 03:31 AM

  rgasch

  Hi,
  
  if you've taken a look at v4bJournal and didn't find it to your liking, I would be interested to hear what features it (didn't) have which made you choose another package.
  
  Thanks/Greetings
  --> R

  
  Im sorry, I didnt try it. It is just too much to set up a whole version of postNuke, then spend hours taking out everything I dont need, then adding new modules, and configing everything.
  
  If you want some help making a postNuke .750 Blog Distro, I would be willing to help out.
  
  Thanks
  Michael

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  Posted: Nov 30, 2004 - 04:31 AM

  Michael, I don't have the time to dedicate, but I'd like to make it happen.. need a Wiki or something to map features, pull what's available from CVS and go from there.. I "should" have more time in January.. bills, bills and more bills to pay :?
  
  [edit]
  ..oh yeah.. this too .. it would be pretty dumb to not pursue this avenue.

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  Posted: Nov 30, 2004 - 06:22 AM

  I use WordPress. Somewhat goody to theme if you want a 3 column layout, but its otherwise simple, elegant and easy to use. It gets me vote. I wanted to use Postnuke, but its just seemed to feature bloated for a weblog.

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