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Joomla as possibly THE Ultimate 7000+ extendable Outliner!
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Posted by donleone
Apr 8, 2014 at 05:11 PM
Originally inspired by this former thread started of mine,
in search of the ideal Integrated Working Environment:
http://www.outlinersoftware.com/topics/viewt/5346/
and now concluding the series, with an adventures exploration of Joomla
as possibly THE candidate for the maximum flexibility & extend-ability
of any software/platform available today - and how it could be used
from an Outliner’s Perspective.
So get ready for a Screenshot/Demo clicking ride,
of some of the best existing extensions for Joomla today.
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The BIG Joomla Advantages
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- you can work fully OFF-line OR fully ON-line
(as you like, if you install it offline on your desktop)
- over 7000 Extensions/Modules/Plugins so you can
in so many ways extend your Working Environment
(see all categories at http://extensions.joomla.org/extensions)
- fully Free Open Source, with hundreds of FREE extensions,
and hundreds of very low-priced, but good quality add-ins.
- You can work from the Front End or Back End
with the Front-end Module editing especially being expanded
with newest Joomla 3.3+ release, while working backend
can also have its advantages depending on
what apps you choose to add & work with.
- ability to ATTACH & STORE FILES internally
(into articles, folders, modules, and so many ways)
- you can EMBED ANY MODULE CONTENT into another MODULE’s content!
(via simple module-loading plugins OR triggered pop-ups OR sliding tab-bars)
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The best hand-picked EXTENSIONS from an Outliner Perspective
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- how about a DOCUMENT/FILE MANAGEMENT (aka. a 2-pane Tree style + Search module) ?
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then consider these best DMS + HELPDESK Extensions demos:
FILEman (http://www.joomlatools.com/extensions/fileman/overview)
Seblod (http://www.seblod.com)
Pages & Items (http://www.pages-and-items.com/extensions/pages-and-items)
COBALT (http://www.mintjoomla.com/joomla-components/cobalt.html)
Tickets (http://joocode.com/tickets.html)
Beesto (http://www.beesto.com/index.php/extensions/17-beestohelpdesk/65-screenshots)
Mosets Tree (http://demo.mosetstree.com/administrator/index.php?option=com_mtree)
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- how about a COLLAPSIBLE ACCORDION (aka. 1-pane outlining) module?
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then consider these best FAQ Extensions demos:
JExtn FAQ (http://joomla-faq-demo.jextn.com/)
Minitek FAQ (http://demo.minitek.gr/joomla-extensions/faq-book-pro)
FAQ Plugin (http://demo.greatjoomla.com/faq-plugin.html)
HM FAQ (http://www.demo.joomlaextensions.co.in/hm-faq.html)
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- how about a TASK MANAGEMENT module?
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then consider these best PROJECT MANAGEMENT Extensions demos:
ProjectFORK (http://projectfork.net/)
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- how about a WORD PROCCESOR module?
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then consider these best EDITOR Extensions demos:
CKE Editor (with in-line editing even) http://ckeditor.com/demo#full + http://ckeditor.com/demo#inline)
JCE Editor (with better tables) (https://www.joomlacontenteditor.net/images/stories/products/editor/editor_screenshot.png)
JCK Editor (http://www.howtoeditjoomla.com/playground)
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- how about a SPREADSHEET module?
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then consider these best BACKUP Extensions demos:
ARI Docs Viewer (can display Excel / Word / PowerPoint etc etc. (http://www.demo2.ari-soft.com/joomla-documents-viewer.html)
ARI Data Tables (http://www.demo2.ari-soft.com/joomla-data-tables.html)
Google Spreadsheet/Docs Embed Plugin (http://joomlacode.org/gf/project/google_docs_vw/)
List Manager (with filtering) (http://demo.moonsoft.es/demo25/index.php/list-manager)
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- how about a CALENDAR module?
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then consider these best CALENDER Extensions demos:
JEvents (http://www.jevents.net/products-new/jevents/jevents-teasers)
Scheduler (http://www.dhtmlx.com/docs/products/dhtmlxScheduler/index.shtml)
JCal Pro (http://www.thejoomlacalendar.com/)
Calendar for Joomla (http://www.joomlacalendars.com/)
Google Calendar (http://extensions.joomla.org/extensions/calendars-a-events/events/events-calendars/19869)
Jtag Calender (http://www.demo.joomlatag.com/calendar-demo2.0/index.php/component/jtagcalendar/)
Noo Timeline (http://demos.nootheme.com/extensions/index.php/noo-timeline)
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- how about a PHOTO MANAGEMENT module?
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then consider these best GALLERY Extensions demos:
DROP Pics (http://www.demo-joomunited.com/droppics/video-screenshots)
Unite Gallery (http://www.unitecms.net/joomla-extensions/unite-responsive-tile-gallery/metro-demo)
FW Gallery (http://gallery.fastw3b.net/demo.html)
Event Gallery (http://www.svenbluege.de/pictures)
CSS Gallery (ultra fast!) (http://www.bretteleben.de/lang-en/joomla/css-gallery.html)
Picasa/Flickr Gallery (http://www.oopstouch.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=34&Itemid=310)
J2 Gallery (http://2joomla.net/joomla-extensions/2j-gallery/2j-gallery-cars-demo)
Extro Gallery (http://demo.extro-media.de/en/responsive-joomla-extensions-en/responsive-gallery)
Wall Gallery (http://www.extensioncook.com/wall-gallery.html)
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- how about a PHOTO EDITING module?
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then consider these best GALLERY Extensions demos:
JPhotoEditor (http://www.predweb.com/index.php/en/demos/photo-editor)
K2 Online Image editor (http://y-designs.com/support/tutorials/joomla-k2-online-image-editor-preparing-images-for-the-web.html#.U0PggVeI0RY)
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- how about a AUTOMATIC FULL-BACKUP module?
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then consider these best BACKUP Extensions demos:
Akeeba Backup (https://www.akeebabackup.com/products/akeeba-backup.html)
JCloud Backup (http://www.bhartiy.com/downloads/joomla-cloud-backup.html)
Comcure Joomla Extension Backup (https://www.comcure.com/how-it-works.html)
XCloner (http://www.xcloner.com/about/)
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- how about some POWER SEARCH/FILTER modules ?
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then consider these best SEARCH & FILTER Extensions demos:
GRID Search (http://www.gridsearch.me/)
ContentFilter Responsive (right below the category-pics can be filtered by the links above clicking) (http://j3x.codextension.com/)
Universal LiveAjax Search (http://master.demo.offlajn.com/demo.html#universal_ajaxlivesearch)
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- how about some TAGGING modules ?
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then consider these best TAG Extensions demos:
PowerTags for Joomla (http://joomla.itopen.it/)
EasyTag Cloud (http://www.joomlatonight.com/demos/easytagcloud.html)
Tag Transform (http://demo-joomunited.com/tag-transform)
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- how about a CHART DASHBOARD module ?
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then consider these best CHARTS Extensions demos:
Content Statistics (http://www.joomlathat.com/demo/content-statistics)
HexChart (http://www.hexdemo.com/demo/hexsys-google-chart-pro-module)
Zoo Mods Charts (http://demo.zoomodsplus.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=2&Itemid=131)
Fusion Charts (http://joomla25.demo.artio.cz/en/pie-chart/fusion-charts/pie-2d-and-3d-charts)
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- how about a CUSTOM SLIDING MENU / TOOLBAR module ?
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then consider these best NAVIGATION Extensions demos:
BACKEND:
PowerAdmin (http://www.joomlashine.com/joomla-extensions/jsn-poweradmin-joomla-admin-extension.html)
Extend Admin Menu (http://joomlamenus.com/)
Tabs (http://codeboxr.com/product/admin-power-menu-for-joomla)
FRONTEND:
- Accordion Style
Unite Accordion (http://www.unitecms.net/joomla-extensions/unite-accordion-menu/unite-accordion-menu-demo)
Accordion Menu (http://www.nextendweb.com/demo/accordionmenu/)
Cinch Menu (http://prosper.pixelpointcreative.com/features/cinch-menu.html)
- Tree Style
Tree Menu (http://www.demo.contona.com/tree-menu)
Vina TreeView (http://extensions.vinagecko.com/?extension=treeview_menus)
TreeView for Content (http://extensions.vinagecko.com/?extension=treeview_content)
- Drilldown Style
VTEM Drilldown Menu (http://vtem.net/vtem_ex/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=92&Itemid=378)
Unite Responsive (http://unitecms.net/joomla-extensions/unite-responsive-menu/unite-responsive-menu-demo)
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- OTHER HANDY TOOLS
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SideTabs Popup (http://www.perfect-web.co/joomla/popup-box-with-embedded-article-module-iframe)
Infinte Scroller (http://extensions.styleware.eu/infinity-scroller#page-2)
Org Chart (http://demo.artetics.com/index.php?option=com_artorgchart&view=orgchart&Itemid=172)
Sticky Notes (http://freestyle-joomla.com/products/utilities/notices#screenshots)
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FINAL JOOMLA TIPS & TUTORIAL LINKS
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FREE Joomla Video Tutorials
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http://www.siteground.com/tutorials/joomla-video/build-joomla3-site/
http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0w1OO0UFKLbXeeQmJSzQ0ihrdQm5XyZD
http://www.buildajoomlawebsite.com/
http://www.sparksarts.com/joomla-video-tutorials.html
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How to OFF-line Set-up Joomla
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http://etuts.org/how-to-install-joomla-offline-on-local-computer/
And these are JUST the best selected EXTENTIONS,
not even mentioning the native-integrated ability
to via IFrame html embed ANY Web-site Address,
into ANY article, and thus be able to on top of this all
launch ANY online app you can think of!
and if you add into this all
a multiple windows browser (MDI)
or a good windows splitting program
in which you can also SAVE workspaces
(and best short-cut them like CRTL+1 / CTRL+2 etc.)
you’ll have a level of flexibility & extend-ability
that truly no other cms/sotware/platform can come close to,
since Joomla has the most extentions of all.
But again, just something to ponder,
no need to change your entire way
at once, but sure a worth considering.
Greetings!
Posted by jaslar
Apr 8, 2014 at 05:37 PM
Interesting. I had never thought of using a content management system as my operating environment. On the one hand, that would seem to make for an all-in-one solution. That is indeed an impressive list of extensions, and I’ve always liked the Open Source approach. The ability to run it on one’s own server could make it a kind of private network, accessible from elsewhere.
There seem to be many guides about how to set it up, too. I just glanced at one for Ubuntu 12.04, which is what I use.
On the other hand, it feels a little like deciding to use emacs - a decision with maybe a high learning curve, and requiring more commitment to a platform than I might be able to muster.
Has anyone else gone the route of using their own server, their own content management system, to make the one ring to bind them all?
Posted by Alexander Deliyannis
Apr 8, 2014 at 09:50 PM
jaslar wrote:
>Interesting. I had never thought of using a content management system as
>my operating environment.
I would say “render unto Caesar the things that are Caesar’s…”. I find CMSs non-conducive to focused development of texts and sheets, let alone graphic-rich sophisticated content. The fragmentation between editing (back office) and viewing (website) content interfaces is alone a major time waster in my experience. I don’t think I’ve met anyone who writes long texts directly in a CMS; they all first develop it in Word and then copy/paste it for publication.
Posted by MadaboutDana
Apr 8, 2014 at 09:57 PM
Funnily enough, I have experimented with CMSes as outliners over a number of years. Each time, I’ve eventually come away feeling slightly frustrated, but each time, the concept has seemed more feasible - because modern computers are faster, CMS software is much more efficient (not least thanks to development for mobile), and because interfaces are improving.
For a while I ran Kerio Workspace as my main outliner, on an HP ProBook. That actually worked fairly well, not least because Kerio Workspace also backs itself up automatically. For me, the main issue in using CMSes as outliners is the ‘search’ function - only a very few CMSes have a really competent search function. And only a few allow you to output pages as e.g. PDF files using a simple ‘Print’ option.
But the concept is a good one, Don. In fact, the recent launch of ImpressPages 4.0 had me musing on whether to experiment with that on my current laptop (Lenovo Z370). The latest version of ImpressPages has a very nice dynamic editor that allows you to work straight into layout - it’s nicely designed and very easy to use. Not dissimilar, in fact, to the very good job Apple have done in transferring their iWork suite to the Cloud (their online apps, accessible through a web browser, are truly awesome). But ImpressPages doesn’t have anything like the wealth of extensions, themes, plugins etc. as Joomla or WordPress.
However, it’s worth bearing in mind that you can get a dynamic front-end editor for WordPress (can’t remember the name offhand, but if I do I’ll post it up here).
Posted by Alexander Deliyannis
Apr 9, 2014 at 03:37 PM
I think that there’s a very broad field stretching from the likes of Joomla and WordPress to something like Kerio Workspace (now Samepage.io). The latter is more typical of team collaboration tools, intranets and Sharepoint or similar frameworks. I wouldn’t call it a CMS, if we agree that a CMS is first and foremost a publishing platform.
That said, it appears that some people do use Joomla in particular instead of Sharepoint http://www.ragan.com/Main/Articles/The_top_20_alternatives_to_SharePoint_45308.aspx It’s actually a very ‘long tail’ like distribution.