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kapeman wrote:
As much as I like XOOPS, this is the biggest issue I have:
Modules that are great that get abandoned by the author.
Alas, it's true! Sigh... I know it's stating the obvious, but seems the only modules you can count on are the ones like News, CBB/NewBB, etc. That's the problem with free software, and I don't know that it will ever change. Modules come, and, if they are not nearly universally desired--and sometimes even then--they fade away. I guess the only real answer is to either become a PHP programmer or hire one, and either of these presents a serious problem to me.
Wishing that things were different is probably not a productive use of one's time. I know, I've been there. Been wishing for good classifieds and directory modules for 2 years, now. The directory module hole may yet be filled with efqDirectory and/or mxDirectory thanks to some very talented and generous people, but there is no prospect at all for a classifieds module.
So, perhaps the smart thing to do if the options in the above paragraph are, as for me, not possible, is to design a site around those modules which have a high probability of survivability and relative longevity. Not exactly how I would prefer to do it, but probably the smart way. The good thing is that there are a number of very good modules which, thanks to their developers, are enjoying ongoing development. So, the cup is really more than half full!
Jere
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