Advice about Joomla (plus concerns about security)

Discussion in 'Joomla' started by rhianna, Sep 30, 2006.

  1. #1
    I create my web pages using Dreamweaver.
    The only "content management system" I currently use is Blogger for my blogs.
    My question is should I continue as I am doing or should I branch out and use a CMS such as Joomla (or would you advise a different one?)

    I am thinking of converting to a content management system in the future but I am not totally sure if I should make the switch, if so -- which system should I pick? How about Joomla?
    If you have any advice or any opinions (either positive or negative) about Joomla please respond to this thread.

    So how did I become interested in Joomla?
    • I read an interesting job description that requested familiarity with Joomla -- this more than anything else probably put the bee in my bonnet so to speak
    • I enjoy reading a web design magazine from the UK entitled Web Builder. The June 2006 issue has a tutorial section about Jooma (i.e. how to install and how to configure this content management system)

    I became apprehensive about using Joomla when I read this online article:
    Here is a quote from the article that really puzzles me:confused: :
    Does anyone know what causes the vulnerability in plain English? :eek:

    I have a MySQL book (but I need to sit down, read it, & figure it out :D -- that is on my to-do list) -- If a certain proficiency with MySQL is needed in order to succeed with Joomla, perhaps I should wait?

    If you use Joomla, please list the reasons why you love/don't love this program.

    Thanks in advance -- your advice/suggestions/comments are welcome :)
     
    rhianna, Sep 30, 2006 IP
  2. ifyn

    ifyn Peon

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    The security vulnerabilties has been fixed in latest 1.0.11 version, when you install the latest version you also get a new warning box under your control panel, if there are any. Joomla is a very flexible CMS but if you are starting fresh, you need to familiarize with the basics.
     
    ifyn, Oct 1, 2006 IP
  3. alchamy

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    Joomla is usually very quick to patch security flaws however you need to keep your installation updated. This is simple enough since there is a link in the admin pages to check if you are running the latest version
     
    alchamy, Oct 2, 2006 IP
  4. rhianna

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    I haven't used it at all yet, so I guess when it's downloaded it should be the current version.

    Should I improve my PHP and MySQL skills prior to trying Joomla?

    Thanks for any advice in advance :)
     
    rhianna, Oct 21, 2006 IP
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    ablaye Well-Known Member

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    Try Drupal. I used both Joomla and Drupal. I like drupal by far.
     
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  6. rhianna

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    Thanks for the tip.

    Is there a reason (or two) why you prefer Drupal over Joomla?
     
    rhianna, Oct 21, 2006 IP
  7. Hummerbie

    Hummerbie Active Member

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    If you are used to Blogging and want to work in the same way, but have a few more options and host it on a Hosting provider account, then I would suggest WordPress (Also Free)

    I use Joomla for al my websites, but for the blogs that support the sites I use WordPress.

    Joomla is by far the most user friendly CMS to a "normal" user.
    Drupal is technicaly more advanced and works very well also, but I find that working with the modules, templates etc in Drupal you need more technical skills then in Joomla.

    About Knowledge for PHP and MySql, a little bit helps a lot.

    You are used working with dreamweaver, I think read somewhere about a module that can be pluged into dreamweaver for making Joomla templates even more easy... but you have to Google for that one.

    Hope I didn't give you more questions than answers...
     
    Hummerbie, Oct 22, 2006 IP
  8. joomlajoomla

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    Joomla's one of the strongest point is a big repository of 3rd party extensions but at the same this is also the biggest problem. Sites got in trouble many times because of bad code in 3rd party extensions. Don't use them until you have a real need.
     
    joomlajoomla, Nov 10, 2009 IP