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p.3 #1 · Rokkor Forum

PhotoMaximum wrote:
Paul, if you want to do this let me know: I do web design on the side. It would be a matter of picking the right CMS or bulletin board and designing some kind of interface...

If enough folks used the site then ads would pay the bills...

Max

Thanks Max,

I've run CMS/BBS systems on this box before (a winemaking forum, a personal page, etc.), so php/MySQL etc. is already there. I'd just need to choose a good, solid BB system. I haven't looked at them in ages. What's the status of the open source BBs out there these days? Any advice?

I have no bills associated with the server, so it could remain ad-free.

Dec 04, 2008 at 12:42 PM

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Paul,

I am not a big BB expert, but I think both vBulletin and Simple Machines' SMF are worth looking into.

I use MODx for my CMS needs and the forum BB software they use is SMF. See http://modxcms.com/forums/index.php

The trick is create your custom color scheme and banner graphic and then let the software do its thing...

Cheers,

Max

Dec 04, 2008 at 05:37 PM

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p.3 #3 · Rokkor Forum

Thanks, I'll check out MODx.

Dec 04, 2008 at 05:44 PM

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MODx is a cool Ajax CMS (Content Management System) and not a BB though...

The MODx forum community uses the Simple Machines' SMF BB platform which is why I sent you there...

I am a part time designer and I am drawn to MODx as it is very flexible yet powerful when it comes to creating your own design first, using valid XHTML code and then pouring it into the MODx framework. Other CMS platforms make you work with hacking themes etc.

But Whoa! This is going way, way off topic...

Max

Dec 04, 2008 at 06:06 PM

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p.3 #5 · Rokkor Forum

Great idea, Paul

Dec 04, 2008 at 10:57 PM

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iso1600 is just a bit angry these days

That's just because, now that the 5DII is here, he has to consider changing his name.

Dec 05, 2008 at 12:23 AM

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p.3 #7 · Rokkor Forum

PhotoMaximum wrote:
MODx is a cool Ajax CMS (Content Management System) and not a BB though...

The MODx forum community uses the Simple Machines' SMF BB platform which is why I sent you there...

I am a part time designer and I am drawn to MODx as it is very flexible yet powerful when it comes to creating your own design first, using valid XHTML code and then pouring it into the MODx framework. Other CMS platforms make you work with hacking themes etc.

But Whoa! This is going way, way off topic...

Max

Yeah, I see that now. I've used phpBB, phpNuke, PostNuke etc. and I know all too well how fun it is to grep through php files looking for some colour HEX code or image filename so I could customize the colour of something or replace a logo. Reverse engineering is fun though, and the only option for a hack like me.

I'm still getting mixed feelings about a lens modding forum, though, so I'm going to hold off for a while.

Dec 05, 2008 at 02:58 AM

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p.3 #8 · Rokkor Forum

Cableaddict wrote:
ulrikft wrote:
iso1600 is just a bit angry these days

That's just because, now that the 5DII is here, he has to consider changing his name.

haha no way. I will be getting a D700 next month.
5DII is an impressive camera, although like Paul pointed out i have just grown tired of adapting/converting lenses. There IS still good conversation on this board, which is why i stick around- and to spread what i do know if possible.

Dec 05, 2008 at 06:18 AM


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