[geeklog-devel] Other plugins (was: Future of the Forum plugin)

[cordiste]

I remember I was looking for an important feature when I tried
Downloads plugin, the ability to store files outside the web root. And
neither Downloads plugin nor the filemgmt plugin does. It would be
really appreciable.

Ben


2011/3/19 cordiste <cordiste at free.fr>:
>>> I haven't used it either but I believe Cordiste
>
> I installed the Downloads plugin once on a test site but I do not use
> it, so I can't tell you more.
>
> Ben
>
> 2011/3/19 Tom <websitemaster at cogeco.net>:
>>>> There's also the Downloads plugin[2] which, as I understand it, can be
>> used as a drop-in replacement (haven't tried it myself).
>>
>> The downloads plugin does look like a viable option (especially since it is
>> being actively developed).  I haven't used it either but I believe Cordiste
>> has (how do you like it?).
>>
>>>> That has always been a bit of a showcase install. But I guess we can't
>> simply disable it now ...
>>
>>> Arguably the PM plugin is also
>>> important because it is featured on geeklog.net.
>>
>> I would use the features of this  plugin on Geeklog.net  but I have found
>> that I never get emails when I receive a new message.  I believe it is
>> supposed to send one out.
>>
>> Tom
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: geeklog-devel-bounces at lists.geeklog.net
>> [mailto:geeklog-devel-bounces at lists.geeklog.net] On Behalf Of Dirk Haun
>> Sent: March-19-11 4:34 AM
>> To: Geeklog Development
>> Subject: [geeklog-devel] Other plugins (was: Future of the Forum plugin)
>>
>>> Filemgnt is also a high profile plugin that has been adrift since
>>> Blaine moved on.
>>
>> I did some work on the File Management plugin[1]. That's also the version
>> that is running on geeklog.net. The upgrade code needs some work - I suspect
>> that it won't work for upgrades from rather old versions.
>>
>> Again, this is mainly maintenance work that I only did since we're using it
>> on geeklog.net. I'm not too happy with the plugin's functionality, actually.
>> Ironically, it doesn't really offer a lot of file management options,
>> despite the name.
>>
>> There's also the Downloads plugin[2] which, as I understand it, can be used
>> as a drop-in replacement (haven't tried it myself).
>>
>>
>>> Arguably the PM plugin is also
>>> important because it is featured on geeklog.net.
>>
>>
>> That has always been a bit of a showcase install. But I guess we can't
>> simply disable it now ...
>>
>> bye, Dirk
>>
>> [1] <http://project.geeklog.net/cgi-bin/hgwebdir.cgi/filemgmt/>
>> [2] <http://www.geeklog.net/filemgmt/index.php/1052>
>>
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