Apple has embraced Open Source applications with Mac OS X and OS X Server. So have we.
Our collection consists of the basic server and web server applications. These include Postfix for email, Apache for web serving, PHP and MySQL for Open Source applications.
Mac OS X is a great platform for Open Source applications, even attractive commercial applications such as the pMachine CMS application Expression Engine, which powers Mac360.
Others on the list include these:
Joomla
Great Open Source application for content management. Lots of bells and whistles and a bit complicated for the novice user, but comes with many templates to change site design. Joomla.
WordPress
Another easy to install and use web log tool. This is one your mother can use. She could probably install it on a Mac, too. WordPress.
MAMP
It’s the Linux version of Apache, MySQL, and PHP. Great for getting started with the easy-to-install Open Source applications. Mamp.
Moodle
Nice learning management system. Surprising power, yet easy to set up. Moodle.
phpAdsNew
The premier PHP and MySQL banner advertising server application. Runs great on a Mac, easy to setup, administration is straightforward. Excellent community. AdsNew.
MediaWiki
If you like Wikipedia, you’ll like MediaWiki. It’s remarkable power in a simple package.
Coppermine
Want a huge photo gallery online? Coppermine is it. Many themes, easy setup, excellent price (free). Coppermine.
SugarCRM
Online customer relationship management. Simple set up for a complex application that can run customer management for a large company. Sugar.
We’ve got a larger list and will share those from time to time. Among commercial applications, we have a few favorites, too:
ExpressionEngine
This is the content management system that powers the most popular Mac web sites. Mac360 was the first to use it back in 2004. Not as easy as Joomla or WordPress, but MUCH more powerful. pMachine.
ChumpSoft
Polls and Surveys are cool on the Mac. We’ve used the polling software for years and it’s been rock solid. Customizable polls and surveys, all running on PHP and MySQL on your Mac. Affordably priced. ChumpSoft.
Active Campaign
Superb suite of customer service applications. Email and list management, help desk and support, company knowledgebase. Very professionally done, and affordable. ActiveCampaign.
There’s plenty of others, too. Forums applications from phpBB, Invision, and vBulletin, just to name a few. Lots of power, low cost.
