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I've spent 2 years building my static HTML site using text editors, frontpage and numerous php/perl script to enhance communication and funtionality. All the scripts are free, but they have taken some finding and considerable integration.
Then I descovered XOOPS and within a month I have totally reproduced all my hard 2 years work in one seemless package! No, the main content is not all in yet, its a big site, but all the infrastructure is in place and working well. That's an awesome comparrison bearing in mind I'm not an experienced programmer.
Almost every day I am descovering new theme ideas, modules and enhancements; NOTHING is static here, the software and community is alive and buzzing with enthusiasm.
Can't reccommend XOOPS highly enough. Big regret is I did'nt find it 2 years ago.
Richad