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> From: Museums Computer Group [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of
> Michael Guthrie
> Sent: 11 November 2009 12:52
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: CMS recommendations
>
> Hi Karen
>
> I would say that using an Open Source solution like Joomla or Drupal
is
> most advantageous, and doesn't lock you in to inflexible, proprietary
> and unnecessarily expensive licenses from vendors.
Just wanted to say - absolutely second this. One of the top open source
system like Drupal or Joomla is almsot always going to be way better and
more flexible and extensible than any proprietary system, mainly because
of the huge critical mass the contributing communities for these open
source systems tend to gather.
>
> Though I would say Joomla is a bit easier to use than Drupal, both
have
> their strengths and weaknesses. The new Joomla 1.6 if you can wait til
> it's released will have the ACL control and unlimited categories.
>
> Additionally, Joomla can be integrated with an OAI repository or
> Digital
> Asset Management System like DSpace to create online exhibitions via a
> suite of modules and components called J-CAR, Joomla Collections,
> Archives and Repositories.
>
> Michael
>
> Michael Guthrie
> Manager, Open Repository
> BioMed Central
>
> www.openrepository.com
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>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Museums Computer Group [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of
> Miller, Karen
> Sent: Wednesday, November 11, 2009 11:15 AM
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> Subject: CMS recommendations
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>
> Hi
>
> Can anyone recommend a good content management system that they've
> bought in? A good experience with the supplier is obviously important
> as
> well as the quality of the system itself.
>
> Thanks
>
> karen
>
>
>
> Karen Miller
> Web Strategy Co-ordinator
> National Museums Liverpool
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