FAQ about Open Source, CMS, and Plone

What is a CMS?

CMS stands for Content Management System...

What is Plone?

Plone is the Leading Open Source CMS...

I don't have a server, so how do I get Internet Hosting for my Plone website?

Here are the list of things to look for and ask any hosting service, as well as my recommendations for locating great Plone Internet Hosting for a low monthly fee.

Which Plone books should I read?

I want to say a few words about these Plone books in general before I get to the individual reviews. First, I have read each book and used them all on a regular basis. They all have strengths and weaknesses, and some have certain clearly defined target audiences. I tried to be fair and not "grade" a book geared for non-programmers the same as a book designed for people with advanced Zope and Plone programming experience. What I am saying is that although I have them in a rough order (starting with my overall favorite), I recommend that you read each review to see if it is better for your individual knowledge level and need. I also want to emphasize that I use each of these books as a reference and I respect each author for his or her contribution to Plone knowledge. I have included a link to Amazon for each of the books, in case you want to read other reader reviews and/or order them.

How do I get the latest free Plone software and add-on products.

Being an open source software project, Plone and its add-on products are constantly undergoing enhancements, so understanding which version is the best to operate is important...

What is RSS and how do I use it?

RSS is a system that can feed other people's content into your site or feed your content out...

What is Plone 3 all about and when should I upgrade?

Plone 3 is released, but there are some considerations to make before attempting to convert your existing websites to it...