PHP-Nuke....My CMS choices are limited....Is it worth it?

Discussion in 'Content Management' started by happyperson, Jul 2, 2008.

  1. #1
    Hi All,

    I want to have a news and product review website. I want an RSS feed, online forum, article submission section, and possibly down the road the ability to upload/download music to this website. I am thinking about using PHP-Nuke 8.0 since that is what I am familiar with and as well is one of my few options right now. I know Joomla and Drupal are supposedly nice CMS's as well. Is PHP-Nuke too much hassle due to what I have heard about it's security issues or is this issue exaggerated or over-blown when it comes to PHP-Nuke? Do any of you recommend or develop in PHP-Nuke? I am most familiar with PHP-Nuke as a CMS. Is it worth it if my options are limited, being as I do not have Joomla or Drupal as an immediate option. Some folks say it is simply too much headache or a security concern to use PHP-Nuke. Can I have your honest opinions if you were in my shoes and a PHP-Nuke based template is one of my few options.

    What to do? Thanks so much for your opinions.
     
    happyperson, Jul 2, 2008 IP
  2. silverwing

    silverwing Peon

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    Is there a reason you can't use Drupal or Joomla?

    PHP-Nuke has been off the radar for years now - I just don't hear about people using it for new sites.

    I'm sure security has gotten better since the early days.

    And honestly, I don't like the way that new code is only released to paying customers first. That just goes in the face of the open source community. (If they still do that.)

    ~silverwing - drupal fan
     
    silverwing, Jul 8, 2008 IP
  3. Nigel Lew

    Nigel Lew Notable Member

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    Seems I suggest this alot lately but, wordpress is the way to go. php-nuke is a cluttered mess and not at all necessary for your deployment scenario.

    Nigel
     
    Nigel Lew, Jul 8, 2008 IP
  4. xpcontact

    xpcontact Member

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    hi,
    try to swish to other cms, you will learn fast as you did for that php-nuke,
    I am swishing to MODx after trying Joomla and Drupal, I could show you in the future exp of my sites ;)
    take care !
    ps: never go for easy stuff... you just waste your time
     
    xpcontact, Jul 10, 2008 IP
  5. uzair21

    uzair21 Peon

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    Go with Joomla and then use SMF bridge to use the forum. Possibilities are limitless.
     
    uzair21, Jul 11, 2008 IP
  6. aap

    aap Well-Known Member

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    I find Drupal best CMS. Have used many CMS ..but finally settled with Drupal.
     
    aap, Jul 11, 2008 IP