1. What is Drupal?
• Community Plumbing
• Content Management System
• Web Application Framework
• Open Source - GPL license
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2. What is it Used For?
• Communities • E-Commerce
• Brochureware • Blogging
• Online publishing • Social Networks
sky’s the limit ...
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3. Why Choose Drupal?
• Core features • Community
• Customizable • Support
• Performance • Time to Launch
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4. Cons
• Steep learning curve
• Knowledge of PHP recommended
• Lack of commercial support
− This is changing with founder Dries Buytaert’s new
startup Acquia.
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