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6 Reasons Open Source Makes Sense

3rd Sector Labs

We talk a lot about Open Source technology (and we use it quite extensively too) so it might make sense for us to take a moment and explain why we are such advocates. Affordability – Open Source is free of licensing fees. Proven – Open Source platforms like Drupal, WordPress, CiviCRM, etc.,

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WordPress vs. Drupal … fight!

Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

x something, and a developer and user of Drupal since 4.7, I figured that with the release of Drupal 7, this would be a great time to do a comparison of the two. A caveat: I have more experience, especially with larger sites, in Drupal than in WordPress, so there are things that I may be missing. Community Blogs.

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Architecting Composable Digital Experiences

Forum One

That said, because of the decoupled nature, like with all things Composable, you can easily utilize open-source JavaScript libraries that aren’t tied to any specific CMS or back-end. On the open-source front, Drupal and WordPress have been a little slower to move when it comes to Composable Architecture.

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Choosing a CMS: 3 Tips for Your Nonprofit

Top Nonprofits

For nonprofits, two CMS platforms stand out as the most effective, well-rounded systems for long-lasting websites: WordPress and Drupal. According to Kanopi’s Drupal vs. WordPress guide , both platforms are excellent options for nonprofits because of their scalability and flexibility. In addition, assess the cost of each platform.

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Architecting Composable Digital Experiences

Forum One

That said, because of the decoupled nature, like with all things Composable, you can easily utilize open-source JavaScript libraries that aren’t tied to any specific CMS or back-end. On the open-source front, Drupal and WordPress have been a little slower to move when it comes to Composable Architecture.

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WordPress vs Drupal. Fight!

NTEN

Michelle Murrain , Drupal Developer, OpenIssue. x something, and a developer and user of Drupal since 4.7, I figured that with the release of Drupal 7, this would be a great time to do a comparison of the two. Drupal started out primarily as a web content development platform, with a strength in community features.

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Thoughts on the Future of Open Source and Nonprofits

NTEN

Based on my informal assessment of attitudes and interest in the NTEN community about open source software, I think there's a significant and growing number of folks and organizations who are either interested in, already using, or even evangelizing open source solutions. Current Trends.