Open Source CMSes Worth the Price | Linux Today

Open Source CMSes Worth the Price

Written By
Web Webster
Web Webster
Oct 11, 2007

“When last surveying open source Web content management systems
(CMS) I provided some common-sense advice. For example, it’s
important to look for not just functionality but also frequent
updates, a healthy user community, and the availability of
professional support. Some points are still true today, but new
offerings may get you rethinking the role of these products in your
enterprise.

“That point is one of my takeaways in my most recent foray into
the world of open source CMSes, during which I looked at the latest
offerings from Alfresco, DotNetNuke, Drupal and Joomla, and
Plone…”

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Web Webster

Web Webster

Web Webster has more than 20 years of writing and editorial experience in the tech sector. He’s written and edited news, demand generation, user-focused, and thought leadership content for business software solutions, consumer tech, and Linux Today, he edits and writes for a portfolio of tech industry news and analysis websites including webopedia.com, and DatabaseJournal.com.

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