DragonflyCMS 9.2.1 is re-released - Available Here.
Add-On and Theme developers please ensure you read this topic for necessary adjustments.
(all themes, but only a few add-ons require changes)
Posted on Tuesday, February 12
Important note
Before you start screwing around with MySQL charsets and collations or the Dragonfly language files please get familiar with UTF-8 or your website becomes completely screwed up! So search in the forums, read the wiki and read the FAQ FIRST!
What is DragonflyCMS?
DragonflyCMS is a powerful, feature-rich,
Open Source content management system which was based on PHP-Nuke 6.5
in the early "CPG-Nuke CMS" days. Subsequent development of DragonflyCMS
has paid close attention to security, efficiency and reliability. The release
of Dragonfly marked yet another exciting milestone in our history.
What programming language does Dragonfly use?
Our software is written in PHP—the fastest programming language spreading
the net today, combined with your choice of either MySQL or PostgreSQL.
What does my server require?
The preferred setup is to have:
- PHP 4.3 or higher up to 9.2.x, thereafter PHP 5.x only.
- MySQL 4.0.x in versions up to 9.0.6.1 (not 5.x)
- MySQL 4.1+ and 5.x, PostgreSQL 7.4+ and 8.x are supported from version 9.1.x
- Apache 1.3 or higher (other httpd clients are also supported like IIS5/6, Raiden, etc.)
- GD 2, ImageMagick, netPBM or any other image manipulation software
Why DragonflyCMS?
Unlike other content management systems on the net, we maintain a high
level of security, so that you spend time managing your site,
not patching it. Managing your site is easy with our powerful line
of tools which include a debugging system, BBCode support in many
areas, a built-in photo gallery, and a derivative of phpBB 2.0.x.
Support for DragonflyCMS
Please remember that DragonflyCMS is free software; we do not offer
any warranty or guaranteed technical support. You are always welcome
to ask questions in our Forums, but please do not private message
or email us for support. Don't forget to read our
Rules and Regulations for full details about using this website.
Remember, you might not be the only one that has the same problem!
Dragonfly CMS Community
You will find a wide range of resources, GPL and Commercial, in the following links:
- Foreign Languages: Read/write in your own language
- Resource Digest: Themes, modules, blocks and custom coding.
Dragonfly Core Features
Dragonfly Interface Features
Dragonfly Core Acceleration
10x speed increase compared to PHP-Nuke
30% reduction in base code
MMCache and eAccelerator control support (if installed on server)
Site-wide cache-based template system
Site-wide cached configuration system
Dragonfly Database Acceleration
Replaced all $dbi calls to $db
Uses 50% fewer database querys than most PHP-Nuke derivatives
Advanced database query (verbose) debugging
MySQL 4.0.x support up to version 9.0.6.1
MySQL 4.1+ and 5.x, PostgreSQL 7.4+ and 8.x from latest 9.1.x
Advanced Security
Secured against UNION and other attacks
Selectable security code (shown only where and to whom you want)
Security code is based on theme
Admin section and members logins controlled by sessions
Allow cookie names to be changed
Works without register globals
Coppermine Photo Gallery
Multi-purpose fully-featured and integrated web
picture gallery
Complete groups integration and adminstration
Supports uploads and user galleries
Forums
High powered, fully scalable, bulletin board package
Groups Integration and Administration
Derived from phpBB 2.0.x (phpbb.com)
Clean linking (session ID is removed from URL)
Attachment Mod, Topic Icons Mod and Merge Topics Mod included
BBcode Enhancements
Use BBcode in all postings
HTML support (admin only)
Multimedia support (flash, video, etc.)
Advanced Administration Features
Installer with rollback support in case of failure
Which sideblocks to show on module level
Groups Administration allows the restriction of a module or block to
a given group
Members Administration (admin area)
Sub-Administrator admin, allows the administrators of a given module
or set of modules
Custom smiles with i18n language support
Admin menu ordered by category
Unrestricted HTML for admin posts
Ordered news (allows you to arrange the order of news)
BBcode news stories and submissons
Send member private message on registration
Advanced Debugging system and page query list (including times)
Admin notepad for sharing messages with other admins
Server information module
Administrators can always change their password
Control over security areas like flooding, email and referral spam.
Recognition of existing, and addition of new, search engine bots.
Custom Group Features Blocks: Set blocks to be visible only to group members Messages: Set messages to be visible only to group
members Modules: Set modules to be visible only to group members
Dragonfly Theme Features
Theme preview system
Themes have collapsible side and center blocks, and forum categories.
Hide left - right - both side-blocks on command.
CSS Menu dynamically linked to database driven menu.
Full template capability for ease of customization.
Dragonfly Custom Features
Preview theme system
Language selection block (select international languages i18n)
Send newsletter to a group
Highly advanced "My Account" module
Add-ons system, just install what you need
Integrated quick reply to forums and private messages
Integrated forum attachments
Integrated forum topic icons
"Tell a Friend" module, to replace "Recommend Us"
Site statistics include recognition of Mozilla, Firefox and Safari
web browsers and search engine identification and advanced bot detection
Search module allows sitewide searching
FAQ module includes searching
and sorting
My Account
Customizable COPPA agreement form (memberships config area)
Customizable user registration page (memberships config area)
Completely configurable memberships (memberships config area)
Advanced avatar system including upload and avatar size checking
EMail Support
Full site-wide SMTP/PHP mail, email support.
Last update: Tuesday, March 11, 2008 (15:33:45) by Phoenix
I just did the phpNuke 7.4 to CPG-Nuke CVS conversion. Was very easy. ... Found everything I needed to help me along the way with a few searches.
The most unexpected and best thing I have found after switching was the increased speed.
I used to think I needed to change hosts--since switching to CPG-Nuke all my users have commented on how much faster pages load
Whit i was running phpnuke and have almost 30,000 members
apache and sql both running at 99% usage,
server crashed when 50 ppl online,
Host wanted me off shared hosting as many customers complaining i was crashing a p4 3.2
with 2gig ram,
i converted to cpg and now i have less than a 50% server load
cpg saved me $300 USD a month
offshore dedicated servers cost $$
thx guys
one decision i dont regreat is CPGNUKE
Korben
www.datastreamz.net
It's like this - I was working with Oldsmobiles when I was workin with HTML. Then I moved up to Mazda's and Audi's with PHP Nuke. But now my friends I am riding in style with Benz's and Porche's. The diffrence is that noticable immediatly. The Install is so simple once you get it and the site is so secure its like fort knox. Thank you - And you all can expect to see alot more of me around - suggesting ideas and helping where I can. Peace out all - and enjoy newbies. It's really worth it to use CPGNuke.
- Kid_Creation One thing I've noticed about CPG-Nuke... it is fast and clean. Impressive. One of my 'customers' liked it so much she wanted everything changed to CPG-Nuke!
- valis
awebware.comThe conversion from phpNuke 7.4 to CPG-Nuke (CVS) was a piece of cake. The data conversion took about two hours. Hit a few snags--but nothing a few forum searches couldn't fix.
Probably the best compliment I got from my users--"Did you change hosts?" The speed improvement over phpNuke is quite noticable.
Kudos to the developement team! Thanks for helping me get away from the phpNuke tease.
- Whit
endofropegang.comThanks for the Great program! I never regret migrating from PhpNuke. My
site is so much faster and more secure. Now I spend time managing my site instead
of the site software. Keep up the good work!
- Rod
www.gentle.orgNow that we are running CPG Nuke this is the first time I've travelled
without having to worry about hacking, monitoring the site daily, etc. Thanks for
CPG Nuke and everyone that made it possible. We are running a consumer advocacy
site at householdwatch.com and the site is very busy. CPG Nuke is doing the job
and doing it well.
NukeFindCPG is Fast, Secure & Free
Since installing it's been much easier to work with as an admin.
Better admin features but not as many modules that phpnuke offers.
Built for speed and reliability.
Admin of 3 prominent sites that combined receive 6 million hits annually.
CPGnuke is hands down the best CMS out there.
- djdevon3 I just made the switch to CPG, from phpNuke.
The install was easy, simple when following well written instructions. My site has dramatically increased in speed, it really is a day and nite difference.
Thanks to everyone who is a part of the CPG-Nuke project and for offering this CMS as a great alternative to the other *Nukes.
I look forward to being a part of the community.
Kristin
"I made the switch!"
I managed to stumble onto this remake of phpnuke type CMS and have been VERY pleased ever since... I'm very glad it's the system I'm using to make a web site.
4estGreat sense of community around CPG Nuke!
Thanks for your hard work
Cheers! roRiscTo the Dev team. You guys rock keep up the good work. Hopefully I'll get good enough at this quickly so that I'll be able to start posting some solutions and tips as well.
Cup-A-Cino
I want to thank everyone who help me to build my cpgnuke, know the final layout look great, makes the user want to register.....thanks alot guys
TRANCEBUDHA
Hey thanks for the quick replies..hehe.. ya I am trying to check out cpg-nuke on the same server.. anyways.. www.sizzle.no-ip.com /ufo just a test site main php-nuke is www.sizzle.no-ip.com and forums www.sizzle.no-ip.com /forums It seems so far that cpg-nuke is quit a bit faster than php-nuke.. thanks again
sixpack
CPG-Nuke and its support community ROCKS!
James D Kirk
CPGNuke is making phpnuke look like hammered dog-crap so far...
Persistence
Just installed the latest version of CPG and I'm lovin' it!
square
love CPG!
Mecro
man i just took a look at the demo ADMIN and you guys truly did a remarkable job.. this blows PHPNuke away... dirtbagThank You, cpgnuke.
Thank You All that are behind that wonderful script.
Truden
Excellent Coppermine with safemod :)
Work fine with safemod
nice Job
RehaThank You, cpgnuke.
I am amazed at what CPG Nuke has to offer... JamesSelvageGreat site. Great software. ShermD3Well I got my first CPGNuke site up! (huzzah?) I must say of the 5 site I run, 4 of which are PHP-Nuke sites I'm most impressed GeoffMThis install was SOOO smooth. Great job guys! I love it! dcorwinHey CPG-Nuke Dev Team!! Wow!!!!...pretty much sums it up.
I love cpgnuke and I've only had it a couple days now. sabioneGreat system you developed here. Thanks !
cwweb
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