Linux Journal: Seven Criteria for Evaluating Open-Source Content Management Systems

“Using a content management system (CMS) to manage a Web site
used to be a luxury within the reach of only those who had the
technical resources to build a custom solution or the financial
resources to afford a proprietary one. In recent years, numerous
pre-built open-source CMSes have emerged as viable alternatives to
costly proprietary products or custom-built solutions.

“Cost savings are not the only reason why open-source CMSes are
gaining in popularity. Unlike proprietary products, the source code
for open-source CMSes is freely available so it is possible to
customize the CMS to match your project’s requirements. Customized
versions also can be redistributed according to the terms of their
licenses. In addition, the benefit of free technical support
provided by the Open Source community cannot be discounted…”

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