DNN OpenForce 2008 is Here
It seems it was just yesterday that I left Amsterdam after an eventful OpenForce 08 Europe. Now the “big show” is already upon us, which shapes up to be an exciting week for anybody with an inertest in and around DotNetNuke. Will OpenForce 08 mark the release on DNN5? What direction does DotNetNuke Corp plan to take the project? What announcements from community stakeholders can we expect? Those or similar questions are probably on many people’s mind as they make the trip to Vegas this weekend.
But before the fun begins, let’s take a look at what’s been going on in the community leading up to this year’s conference.
- Benjamin Hermann released a new version of his User Directory module and made an additional contribution to free and open source DNN extensions by moving his Workflow HTML module to Codeplex.
- Ian Robinson takes a quick look at the new Microsoft Web Application Installer and how it facilitates DNN installations.
- Are you using any of Mitchel Seller’s free and commercial modules? If so, help him out by submitting bugs and enhancement requests here.
- If you are stuck with GoDaddy for DNN web hosting, you may find some condolence with these tutorials by Ismet Dumlupinar.
- Robert Harriman released AutoWebSuite / BrokerWebSuite 4.1 with enhanced security, search, and formatting features.
- Packt Publishing announced the 2008 winners in the Best Other Open Source CMS category with DNN coming in third behind dotCMS and Plone. Shan Walker was also recognized as one of 2008 Open Source CMS Most Valued People. Congratulations!
- Chris Hammond started a lively discussion with his “minor rant” on what to look for when purchasing 3rd party DNN modules. It’s an interesting read and hits a similar nerve as Jeff did.
- Peter Donker released Document Exchange 5, the de facto standard for managing documents in DotNetNuke. Demo the module and get your free trial. A review of the module on my part is way overdue.
- Speaking of Peter Donker, he’s also the head of the Newsfeed project, which recently released version 4.00.1.
- Horacio Judeikin released his own version of DNN Search and Replace. Similar tools exist here and here … time to get a bigger belt!
- DNN Creative Magazine published issue number 38 with a focus on DotNetNuke site search as well as DNN SEO featuring an audio interview with yours truly. Listen here.
- A group of Europe based DNN enthusiasts formed a network of European DotNetNuke professionals. If you are based in the “old world,” I urge you to join the cause.
- Active Modules Inc. announced the release of two new editions of its well-known DNN message board: Active Forums Lite (free) and Active Forums Express ($49.95.) This offering is a great way for smaller communities and non-profits to enjoy all key features of Active Forums at a very low price point.
- And last but not least, the team around Antonio Chagoury released DNN Blog 3.05 including enhancements and new features in regards to social bookmarking, SEO, comments, gravatars, and more. Shortly after OpenForce I hope to take a closer look at the module as I’m excited about the renewed focus on SEO.
Now it’s off to OpenForce 08 in Las Vegas. And remember, besides the speaker sessions and everything else going in this famed town, you don’t want to miss OpenForce Social, an evening of fun and great prices.
And as always, in the unfortunate event that you can’t join the party, keep an eye on this blog for the latest from the show or follow me on Twitter. Or to hear a variety of voices reporting from the conference, subscribe to dotnetnukeblogs.com. Hope to see you at one of my talks or at our booth on the exhibitor floor.
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