textpattern
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- kerus
anyone else toolin around with textpattern? i dig it.
- dlc0
yes. it is awesome. it is also super easy to figure out.
...its the only reason i update my site, ever.
- fits0
what this is?
- fits0
what this is?
- fits0
nice! thanks
- krust0
i'm gonna sound really dumb here but...
what is mySQL and why do i need it?
- radar0
because it's yourSQL
- krust0
why u gotta be smart?
- kerus0
mysql is the type of database it uses to store settings, entries, etc..
- krust0
is it usually free? or d o i ask my provider to hook me up for a cost?
- radar0
your hosting company should support mySQL - if not I would get outta there.
- kerus0
yeah its usually free for at least 1 db
- krust0
can i use textpattern to content manage simple text (.txt) files.
i.e. edit them and save them on my ftp?
that's basically what it does right?
sorry to be a dunce.
- nocomply0
i use www.wordpress.com and it rocks as well. Very fun, very powerful, and I've learned a lot about php/mySQL just by playing around with it.
One day I am going to try textpattern just to compare the two. I'm actually thinking about redesigning my folio site with one of these blog engines underneath the hood so that way its easier to update. Good idea? Bad idea?
- kerus0
well i found both wordpress and moveable type to just be too annoying. the simplicity yet excessive control of txp is what drew me to it..
they all have their pros and cons though
- version30
bloggers
- level2b0
anyone make a portfolio with this?
- kerus0
i use it as a cms tool. still putting everything together. takes a while to get used to it all.
- histwinsiste0
i am in the process of making a portfolio with TP and so far it is working great. many good plugins to choose from as well.
ive heard it is harder to customize than wordpress and some of the others BUT i have to say the best thing about TP is the support from other users. other TP users are extremely helpful when it comes to answering questions on the forum.