http://chris.pirillo.com/open-source-social-networking/ News and Reviews! Geek, Internet Entrepreneur, Hardware Addict, Software Junkie, Book Author, Once TV Show Host, Technology Enthusiast, Shameless Self-Promoter, Tech Conference Coordinator, Early Adopter, Idea Evangelist, Tech Support Blogger, Bootstrapper, Media Personality, Technology Consultant, Thicker Quicker Picker Upper. Thu, 16 Feb 2012 23:17:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 http://chris.pirillo.com/open-source-social-networking/#comment-776021 Shams Islam Sun, 15 May 2011 07:25:00 +0000 http://chris.pirillo.com/2007/03/12/open-source-social-networking/#comment-776021 Webguru, So did you develope your own SN from scratch?  Webguru,
So did you develope your own SN from scratch? 

]]> http://chris.pirillo.com/open-source-social-networking/#comment-759247 Jason Wed, 25 Aug 2010 06:43:47 +0000 http://chris.pirillo.com/2007/03/12/open-source-social-networking/#comment-759247 I am sorry, but in my personal opinion, even in 2007 no self respecting computer professional, or even just an amateur computer geek would recommend Ning. I am sorry, but in my personal opinion, even in 2007 no self respecting computer professional, or even just an amateur computer geek would recommend Ning.

]]> http://chris.pirillo.com/open-source-social-networking/#comment-715432 Joe K Wed, 17 Jun 2009 22:16:43 +0000 http://chris.pirillo.com/2007/03/12/open-source-social-networking/#comment-715432 I have elgg running now, all works fine but picture uploads as something with GD library prevent pics from uploading. They are going to be using imagemagic in about 2 weeks or so and then the software will be fine. its up running now on my website. I have elgg running now, all works fine but picture uploads as something with GD library prevent pics from uploading.
They are going to be using imagemagic in about 2 weeks or so and then the software will be fine. its up running now on my website.

]]> http://chris.pirillo.com/open-source-social-networking/#comment-714048 Xavier Deschamps Thu, 28 May 2009 02:08:19 +0000 http://chris.pirillo.com/2007/03/12/open-source-social-networking/#comment-714048 At my knowledge the most popular open source social networking site is GROU.PS (http://grou.ps) - Alexa also says that. They are one of the top 6000 sites. At my knowledge the most popular open source social networking site is GROU.PS (http://grou.ps) – Alexa also says that. They are one of the top 6000 sites.

]]> http://chris.pirillo.com/open-source-social-networking/#comment-709891 webguru Tue, 17 Mar 2009 03:59:30 +0000 http://chris.pirillo.com/2007/03/12/open-source-social-networking/#comment-709891 elgg sucks! it has too many bugs. Not worth it... also I rather just develop my own social network by scratch :) elgg sucks! it has too many bugs. Not worth it… also I rather just develop my own social network by scratch :)

]]> http://chris.pirillo.com/open-source-social-networking/#comment-690592 community software | most popular | Page 3 | Mister Wong Wed, 22 Oct 2008 22:31:37 +0000 http://chris.pirillo.com/2007/03/12/open-source-social-networking/#comment-690592 <!--%kramer-ref-pre%-->[...] software opensource sharing socialsoftware >30 days ago by hamzamusa, 1 User, more info saveOpen Source Social Networking ~ Chris Pirillo social web community open source software networking freeware socialsoftware >30 days ago by [...]<!--%kramer-ref-post%--> [...] software opensource sharing socialsoftware >30 days ago by hamzamusa, 1 User, more info saveOpen Source Social Networking ~ Chris Pirillo social web community open source software networking freeware socialsoftware >30 days ago by [...]

]]> http://chris.pirillo.com/open-source-social-networking/#comment-689025 open source social networking - Web - WebCrawler Mon, 06 Oct 2008 16:58:07 +0000 http://chris.pirillo.com/2007/03/12/open-source-social-networking/#comment-689025 <!--%kramer-ref-pre%-->[...] www.packtpub.com/article/wordpress-wins-best-open-... [Found on Google, Windows Live] Open Source Social Networking ~ Chris Pirillo Mar 12, 2007 ... Are you aware of any open source web social networking software out there that [...]<!--%kramer-ref-post%--> [...] http://www.packtpub.com/article/wordpress-wins-best-open-... [Found on Google, Windows Live] Open Source Social Networking ~ Chris Pirillo Mar 12, 2007 … Are you aware of any open source web social networking software out there that [...]

]]> http://chris.pirillo.com/open-source-social-networking/#comment-676954 associate Fri, 22 Aug 2008 17:21:08 +0000 http://chris.pirillo.com/2007/03/12/open-source-social-networking/#comment-676954 there dont seem to be any that encompass the level of a myspace or facebook without a decent amount of modifications. maybe I am not searching hard enough. if anyone finds any which they can honestly give an 8 or 9 out of 10 please help point me in the right direction. there dont seem to be any that encompass the level of a myspace or facebook without a decent amount of modifications. maybe I am not searching hard enough. if anyone finds any which they can honestly give an 8 or 9 out of 10 please help point me in the right direction.

]]> http://chris.pirillo.com/open-source-social-networking/#comment-665412 Open Source Social network « TruXter Sun, 13 Jul 2008 03:48:35 +0000 http://chris.pirillo.com/2007/03/12/open-source-social-networking/#comment-665412 [...] found that Chris Pirillo was looking for something along that same [...] [...] found that Chris Pirillo was looking for something along that same [...]

]]> http://chris.pirillo.com/open-source-social-networking/#comment-623563 jim Tue, 29 Apr 2008 21:09:41 +0000 http://chris.pirillo.com/2007/03/12/open-source-social-networking/#comment-623563 What about ELGG? It's open source, and looks pretty good at first glance. Anyone using it? What about ELGG? It’s open source, and looks pretty good at first glance. Anyone using it?

]]> http://chris.pirillo.com/open-source-social-networking/#comment-606847 Another possibility.. Wed, 26 Mar 2008 16:57:50 +0000 http://chris.pirillo.com/2007/03/12/open-source-social-networking/#comment-606847 Just released in March of 2008, Lovd by Less is a free open source social networking platform built with ruby on rails. There isn't a ton of support because it was built after client demand. The google group is alive and well for it though if you need some help. Hope you like it! Just released in March of 2008, Lovd by Less is a free open source social networking platform built with ruby on rails. There isn’t a ton of support because it was built after client demand. The google group is alive and well for it though if you need some help. Hope you like it!

]]> http://chris.pirillo.com/open-source-social-networking/#comment-604658 John Bon Wed, 19 Mar 2008 03:34:57 +0000 http://chris.pirillo.com/2007/03/12/open-source-social-networking/#comment-604658 Just wanted to add that CivicSpace is not open source, they charge for it, so it shouldn't be listed Just wanted to add that CivicSpace is not open source, they charge for it, so it shouldn’t be listed

]]> http://chris.pirillo.com/open-source-social-networking/#comment-600906 Michael Wilson Sun, 09 Mar 2008 05:23:09 +0000 http://chris.pirillo.com/2007/03/12/open-source-social-networking/#comment-600906 It's not an open source platform, per se, but the Small World Labs set of online community platforms is based on the LAMP open source software stack, but it's a software as a service offering. Our delivery model is to combine our software with our expertise in helping companies and organizations to achieve vibrant communities. We've found that having interesting social networking software only part of the solution. A big part of the overall success component is how to make certain that the social network is configured with your target audience in mind, and that you are engaging in the right mix of community building activities. It's critical to create an effective plan and to keep the best interests of your members in mind in doing so. We just hosted a panel at SXSW <a href="http://www.smallworldlabs.com/node/75" rel="nofollow">Online Communities That Work</a> that featured a host of community building experts discussing this. It’s not an open source platform, per se, but the Small World Labs set of online community platforms is based on the LAMP open source software stack, but it’s a software as a service offering. Our delivery model is to combine our software with our expertise in helping companies and organizations to achieve vibrant communities. We’ve found that having interesting social networking software only part of the solution. A big part of the overall success component is how to make certain that the social network is configured with your target audience in mind, and that you are engaging in the right mix of community building activities. It’s critical to create an effective plan and to keep the best interests of your members in mind in doing so. We just hosted a panel at SXSW Online Communities That Work that featured a host of community building experts discussing this.

]]> http://chris.pirillo.com/open-source-social-networking/#comment-593782 QuickAds Wed, 20 Feb 2008 05:08:55 +0000 http://chris.pirillo.com/2007/03/12/open-source-social-networking/#comment-593782 Yeah, is anyone know about an open source social networking ?? Please send me a mail Yeah, is anyone know about an open source social networking ??
Please send me a mail

]]> http://chris.pirillo.com/open-source-social-networking/#comment-565741 Brian Tue, 11 Dec 2007 21:49:04 +0000 http://chris.pirillo.com/2007/03/12/open-source-social-networking/#comment-565741 I've been working on one I call Bevey. GPL and runs on LAMP systems. I’ve been working on one I call Bevey. GPL and runs on LAMP systems.

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