What is OpenACS?

http://openacs.org/

OpenACS (Open Architecture Community System) is an advanced toolkit for building scalable, community-oriented web applications.

OpenACS runs on AOLserver, a web/application server, Oracle, the industry standard relational database, or PostgreSQL, a true ACID-compliant RDBMS. AOLserver and PostgreSQL are both available for free under open-source licenses. (read more)

OpenACS was used to develop the .LRN e-learning platform.

Where can I get OpenACS?

You can download the latest release of OpenACS, check our software page, or check the OpenACS code out directly from CVS. http://openacs.org/projects/openacs/download/

OpenACS is open source and is available under the GNU General Public License. You are free to use OpenACS for commercial and non-commercial use.

How do I work with OpenACS?

You can start by reading the documentation, the FAQs, and the discussion forums. You can get inspiration from sites that run on OpenACS.

You can report a bug, request a new feature, or upload patches using the OpenACS bug tracker.

If you would like to contribute, check out our Contribution Instructions.

For professional help, you should contact one of the OpenACS companies.

Keywords: code in architecture, collaboration, learning, platform

-- GregorioIvanoff - 27 Jul 2003
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