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Possibility
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PHP news system

Post by Possibility »

I am looking for a relativly simple php news system. I would rather it wouldn't require a database, just because I haven't worked with them and really know nothing about mySQL and setting up tables, but I do have a free database on my host.

Here are the things I am looking for:

Adding news: Preferably through an in-site form (i.e go to a certain page and theres a form with name/pass/news and so on) But e-mail activated or whatever would still be fine.

Tables: I want the news (each new news item) to be organized in its own table, of which I can control its aesthetics.

Posted by / date: Not much, either have pre-defined users or a field in the submit form where you enter a name, and the ability to make the name a mailto link.

Other: I would like, but it is not as important, the ability to edit/delete the news items without having to go into my host and the specific file and manually deleting it. This is mostly for special users who would be posting news on my site, and would not have access to my files. Though this option is not as important.

Thanks!
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Post by Paddy »

I only ever worked with files and php once and that was forced onto me by a lecturer.

IMHO I would use a database. Take some time out to learn, it isn't too difficult and will save you time and brain power in the long run.
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