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At this point I am not sure if auto or manual install is the question to worry over. There are many host now using fantastico to install just about any thing under the sun. Blogger and stand alone forums usage are sky rocketing.
Fantastico is good exposure for Xoops. We should make sure XOOPS is bundle with several wow factor themes and pre-installed modules for the type of site a would be new end user is looking for.
don (el paso)
motto - green chili for everything!