what cms is easy to use and flexible

[avengine]

I want to start using cms, but their are so many choice in install central, is drupal is a good and easy one to use, any suggestion welcome.
I want to make a site that is easy for general user to update, add some forum, has a picture gallery that people can upload their pictures, but also with login to control who can upload file, etc.
thanks.

[YvetteKuhns]

Try reading the PowWeb CMS forum (http://forum.powweb.com/forumdisplay.php?f=48) and ask questions there. When you make your choice, you should install it manually rather than using the Instant Installer.

[avengine]

Try reading the PowWeb CMS forum (http://forum.powweb.com/forumdisplay.php?f=48) and ask questions there. When you make your choice, you should install it manually rather than using the Instant Installer.
from what you said it is not a good idea to use installcentral to install the cms program into my website. Any idea why?
I think it is easier this way.
so far from what you seen, which one is easy to handle and install, any suggestion,
if I don't like it, is the uninstall process, I have anything to be care of?

[YvetteKuhns]

If you use Instant Installer, you are using the version on the web host and that may not be the most current version. That means your site is vulnerable to hackers. Also, you should have a backup of all files on your local computer in case your site gets corrupted somehow. You can also customize your site more if you manually install scripts.

Besides, those Instant Installers don't always work correctly or you may want to install two versions of the same CMS on your web package and you may mess up your first version. If you have a problem, you need to contact the web host. You need to log into OPS to handle your website. I can list several reasons why manual installations are better.

Oh, another good one - many people have messed up and created numerous databases while unsuccessfully trying to Instant Install a CMS. I think it is better to download the script from the author's website after reading his/her support forum for possible problems. You can update and add features when you want and have backups.

[tpoynton]

I've had good luck with the instant installer. HOWEVER, a huge problem with using the instant installers is that updates to the CMS are not automated. CMS's are prime targets for hackers, and failing to keep your CMS up to date will make your site easy to hack as the updates usually patch known vulnerabilities.

By doing the 'manual install', you learn about how the CMS works, and when it comes time to update it (which happens relatively frequently), you will be more likely to succeed in updating it. Sure, it's easier to use the instant installer in the short term - and if you are just playing around and dont care if your site gets hacked, it might be for you. However, if you are going to invest a lot of time putting content into the CMS, you are better off doing a manual install from the beginning - again, just so you know how it works and how to do updates when needed.

[RichardY]

How many users are you planning for?

Portello CMS is rather easy to install.

It also lets the users edit designated fields directly in their browser.

www.portello.se

Cheers,
Richard

[rover]

I have tried for many years to hand code a CMS with ASP - what a nightmare. I had avoided CMSs in the past thinking they were even more complicated than something like Mambo at the time. I am a true joomla fan now. True there is a learning curve if you have no coding background like me in PHP, JavaScript, or mySQL, but I was able to get Joomla up and running here at PowWeb, upload graphics, add data and have the site running in under 2 hours - without ever seeing the sofware before. I would have to say it is really intuitive.

[Hostalot]

Joomla and Mambo are good. Not so intuitive but still worth a look are Drupal, Xaraya and ModX.

[xiva]

I would suggest GuppY. Really very easy to install and simple to understand.

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[GiorgosK]

If you are looking for specific usage
take a look at the features of the most of the opensource CMSs on http://www.cmsmatrix.org

Go to http://opensourcecms.com/ to TEST LIVE some of the most well know ones

My favorite is drupal but I would not recommended if you have never touched a CMS before.