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   1  GeekLog Readme
   2  December 28, 2002
   3  
   4  For the installation instructions please see public_html/docs/install.html
   5  
   6  WELCOME
   7  -------
   8  Geeklog is the source code and database that was originally used to run 
   9  SecurityGeeks and NewsGeeks, and has since been released under the GNU General 
  10  Public License. It is a bona fide Open Source / Free Software project. Use 
  11  this site to get the GeekLog source, read the latest GeekLog news, and 
  12  participate in Geeklog discussions.  The template code Geeklog uses is from 
  13  PHPLib, however, which is under the LGPL.
  14  
  15  GeekLog is run by Tony Bibbs, but like all good open source projects,
  16  depends on the community. Thanks for your continued support, and let us know
  17  what we can do to make GeekLog better. 
  18  
  19  A summary of GeekLog's feature are as follows:
  20  
  21  - Easy to install.
  22  - Full localization and locale aware.
  23  - Threaded comment system that supports different modes.
  24  - User-specified theming engine for custom look and feel.
  25  - User accounts and access controls.
  26  - HTML and key word checking in stories and comments.
  27  - RDF/RSS import and export ability.
  28  - Easy to use admin interface.
  29  - Admin interface has complete configurability for all functions of the site.
  30  - Ability to attach images to articles.
  31  - All passwords are stored encrypted.
  32  - Complete error logging on all forms and SQL calls.
  33  - All admin access is logged.
  34  - All errors are logged.
  35  - Save story drafts until they are ready for publishing.
  36  - Robust calendar feature with support for personalized calendars.
  37  - Plugin support with API for developers.
  38  - A fully configurable block system, with php-in-block support.
  39  - Robust *nix-like security model for all objects which can be extended for 
  40    use in plugins
  41  - Spam protection features and protection of user email addresses
  42  - Well organized codebase, use of PHP's Object-Oriented features.
  43  - Thin database abstraction layer allowing Geeklog to be ported to DBMS's other 
  44    than the default (MySQL).
  45  
  46  LICENSE
  47  -------
  48  GeekLog is licensed under the GPL. There should be an included LICENSE file - if
  49  it really interests you (or you having trouble sleeping) go ahead and read it.
  50  
  51  In a nice gesture you could provide a link back to us:
  52  
  53  http://www.geeklog.net
  54  
  55  There is also a button that is in the release that we would appreciate you use
  56  (in public_html/images/buttons).
  57  
  58  SUPPORT
  59  -------
  60  The best support channel is a mailing list located at:
  61  
  62  http://lists.geeklog.net/listinfo/geeklog-users
  63  
  64  Additionally the GeekLog home page is a good source of information at:
  65  
  66  http://www.geeklog.net
  67  
  68  
  69  There is also a IRC channel, where we have live Geeklog chat.  Once you have
  70  an IRC client such as mIRC (www.mirc.co.uk), or BitchX the you can log on:
  71  
  72  Server: irc.freenode.net
  73  Channel: #Geeklog
  74  
  75  
  76  KNOWN ISSUES
  77  ------------
  78  All known issues are tracked in our bug tracker. If you identify a bug please
  79  let us know by filling out a bug report at:
  80  
  81  http://project.geeklog.net/tracker/?group_id=6&atid=105
  82  
  83  SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS AND INSTALLATION
  84  ------------------------------------
  85  See public_html/docs/install.html
  86  
  87  SECURITY ISSUES
  88  ---------------
  89  It is up to you to properly secure your database, web server and host 
  90  settings.  If you are looking for information in securing your system
  91  some starting points I can recommend are:
  92  
  93  http://www.php.net
  94  http://www.mysql.com
  95  http://www.apache.org
  96  http://www.devshed.com
  97  http://www.securityfocus.com
  98  http://www.linux.com
  99  
 100  SPECIAL THANKS
 101  --------------
 102  
 103  I want to send out thanks to:
 104  
 105  Jason Whittenburg - He is the original Geeklog developer!
 106  PHPWebLog Project - Some of the functions in GeekLog came from them!
 107  PHPSlash Project - Some of the functions in GeekLog came from them!
 108  thatphpware Project - Some of the functions in GeekLog came from them!
 109  PHPBB Project - Some of the functions in Geeklog came from them!
 110  PHPLib Project - Thanks for the great template engine!
 111  
 112  And of course, all the members of the Geeklog mailing lists and IRC channel.
 113  
 114  ENJOY!
 115  ------
 116  Read the documents in the public_html/docs directory for more information, etc.