This is something that's always bugged me...and yes I know I should probably submit a feature request.

Here's my complaints...First, all HTML help pages open in a blank window. Second, none of them are wrapped in GL. Third, none of them are searchable.

If I could make a suggestion...why not convert the static html help pages into true static pages via the SP plugin. You could then modify the various pages to link to the static pages. After all, you are now bundling the plugin with GL. So why not make use of it. The static help pages will also help those that are not familiar with the plugin. Of course... this is just one idea.

Hi Geeks

Ok.. so 3 developers and myself, are still trying to decide on whether to go with GL. They have their techical issues, I have my feature and cultural issues. I thought I would share my.

1) How can Geeklog present itself as this geewhiz cool community, if it can't even mount a forum? You have a plug in. Why not use it? 90% of all board traffic at probably 50% of the sites on the planet are forum driven. So why is this tool not even present on your main site? And using articles as a primary question and answer forum--especially with newbies--is a mystery beyond my ability to fathom.

It's almost like you're worried that real discussion threads would make ya look bad.

Hello to the admins, developers and users of Geeklog. A friend of mine is using PhpNuke and told me it is not very search engine friendly, so in my search for more suitable software to my liking I came across Geeklog. I like what Geeklog as to offer, the modules, themes and general interface look great! So, my ???? is this "Is Geeklog Search Engine Friendly?"

I've spent some time with Geeklog after spending time with other CMS out there and would like to share some thoughts. Currently CMS functionality is a commodity. Geeklog stands out in several ways. Any idea where is it heading?

Geeklog provides a layer of basic services and does it well. Its security system allows personalisation of content. This is still rare among CMSs, and especially when it is so solid. On the other hand I like that system is rather lean and fast. I also appreciate the approach when existing code is being cleaned rather than rush towards new functionality and new design. Gives me hope than I'll be mostly busy dealing with content and users on my site, not with upgrading. Geeklog seems to be a working tool rather than a mean of self-expression.

And now for something completely different. It has to do where Geeklog actually fits in the marketplace.

Hi Geeks;

I am sufficiently impressed with GL to pause my journey through the CMS evaluation jungle, and offer some comments. As someone looking for my first CMS, and being a developer of PC software, I thought perhaps my observations and suggestions could be helpful to your admirable efforts. I have read countless comments and reviews, and sampled just about everything "out there."

* Be one of the few to provide a clear link to an admin demo. It's what most of us shoppers want to see FIRST. I know there is one on OpenSourceCMS.com, but they are often a few versions behind. As a shopper, I expect a vendor to show me what I expect to find on their main site, quickly and easily. I still can't find yours. No one wants to download and install, just to test drive.

If you want and easy glance at the database tables for the current version of geeklog, I have it here.
Database tables
I don't have the relationship mapped yet.
Dwight

Assuming there is no bandwitdth charges, what would you charge someone to setup and host a geeklog site for a year?

I have prepared Slovak translation of the GL. Not all messages are translated [Only me is admin and I understand English :-))]. But I hope that all public messages are translated.

Important notice!!!
Some of the messages are not strictly translated from the English but I have used my own - mostly in slang - variations.

If somebody use GL for Slovak users, try this:
http://files.rado1.sk/slovak.php.gz

Visible at www.rado1.sk
[If you understand Slovak :-)))]

My GL site is hosted on a Linux server. For most small editting chores, I tend to be SSH'd into my server, (via SecureCRT), and use plain old-fashioned Pico to edit the files.

When I'm doing more major work, I tend to import the PHP into my local Windows 2000 workstation and use Textpad to edit it. Then I send the files back to the server via a Samba mounted drive.

I'm sure there are much more efficient ways to accomplish these tasks. I'd like to hear from the other GL developers. How do you work on your code? What you like and dislike about your environment and tools? Since Linux and Windows developers may not be completely familiar with each other's worlds, try to use hyperlinks where necessary.

I am in progress of converting GeekLog to Turkish. a Test version would be out in a week