kinjomusashi Posted March 21, 2008 Share Posted March 21, 2008 Hi, I need advice on a website I am developing. What I’d like advice on is which PHP platform (by platform I mean PHPnuke, PHPbb, etc..) would be best for the site I am creating… Basically, I need a site in which users need to register (this is very important) and will have their own unique account and no interaction with other members (unlike an online community, but more like an online store). Personal information will be included in the user’s profile and stored in the database (like the user’s real name, contact info, etc)…Registered users can then fill out an online form requesting certain files for download and submit this form to the admin (me). I would then get the files together (probably zipped or rar) and make them available for download to the user. What is important here is that only the user is able to access their requested files, hence they need to be logged in to submit a request and download their requested content. Also, this service is free so no payment or e-commerce modules need be incorporated in the site (for now anyway), but if the option is available that would be fine also. Naturally, the site will also have the usual FAQ, Contact Us, Help desk, etc. So what would be the best PHP platform to use for a site like this? I guessing, with the versatility of PHP, something like this should already exist, but I don’t know what it is called… Any help/advice is greatly appreciated!! Thanks!! Quote Link to comment https://forums.phpfreaks.com/topic/97276-need-some-advice-please/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
cooldude832 Posted March 21, 2008 Share Posted March 21, 2008 the ppl here who know what they are doing dont' use any third party CMS systems because they are too hindering. Quote Link to comment https://forums.phpfreaks.com/topic/97276-need-some-advice-please/#findComment-497796 Share on other sites More sharing options...
p2grace Posted March 21, 2008 Share Posted March 21, 2008 Obviously creating the system yourself would help you learn how cms systems work. However, not everyone has the time or resources to write these massive systems. I'd suggest looking into Drupal for your needs. http://drupal.org/ Quote Link to comment https://forums.phpfreaks.com/topic/97276-need-some-advice-please/#findComment-497902 Share on other sites More sharing options...
kinjomusashi Posted March 22, 2008 Author Share Posted March 22, 2008 Obviously creating the system yourself would help you learn how cms systems work. However, not everyone has the time or resources to write these massive systems. I'd suggest looking into Drupal for your needs. http://drupal.org/ Thanks for the kinder answer p2grace...And you are absolutely correct...I am in the process of continuously learning all I can about PHP and the like, but right now I really need something up and running. Hey if I had the time to start from scratch I would, and this is a goal in the near future. I have heard about Drupal and it certainly looks like the route i'm willing to take...As my topic stated, just wanted some advice and maybe someone knew of other systems I haven't heard or read about that might better suite my needs =) BTW cooldude832, the molecular structure you are asking about next to your profile is 1,2,3-TRIMETHYLBENZENE. I TA'd organic chem back in the day when I was in grad school... -Peace =) Quote Link to comment https://forums.phpfreaks.com/topic/97276-need-some-advice-please/#findComment-498044 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rofl90 Posted March 22, 2008 Share Posted March 22, 2008 Yup C6H3(CH3)3 and its chem name is Hemimellitene Quote Link to comment https://forums.phpfreaks.com/topic/97276-need-some-advice-please/#findComment-498049 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lamez Posted March 22, 2008 Share Posted March 22, 2008 you could mod this system for your own needs http://evolt.org/PHP-Login-System-with-Admin-Features? Quote Link to comment https://forums.phpfreaks.com/topic/97276-need-some-advice-please/#findComment-498073 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryeman98 Posted March 22, 2008 Share Posted March 22, 2008 Or you could take the time to learn PHP and then create your own system. That will save you many headaches and time spent here. (Not that there's anything wrong with being here.) Things can't always be easy and quick. If you want quality, it'll take time and work. Quote Link to comment https://forums.phpfreaks.com/topic/97276-need-some-advice-please/#findComment-498075 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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