All free blogging software is described as "easy to install." The
ones I have tested so far are pretty complex. Most require use of
Mysql, and that software has a user manual the fills two ring
binders.

I have local apache server up and also a remote site but no cgi
capability there yet. With the right software I will spring for the
extra cost cgi, mysql etc. capability. But I want something that can be
tested locally first.

Any recommendations?
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John Culleton
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"John Culleton" typed:
> All free blogging software is described as "easy to install." The
> ones I have tested so far are pretty complex. Most require use of
> Mysql, and that software has a user manual the fills two ring
> binders. I have local apache server up and also a remote site but
> no cgi capability there yet. With the right software I will spring
> for the extra cost cgi, mysql etc. capability. But I want something
> that can be tested locally first.
> Any recommendations?

I would recommend Wordpress.com.

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Ayaz Ahmed Khan

Then, gently touching my face, she hesitated for a moment as her
incredible eyes poured forth into mine love, joy, pain, tragedy,
acceptance, and peace. "'Bye for now," she said warmly.
-- Thea Alexander, "2150 A.D."

John Culleton wrote:
> All free blogging software is described as "easy to install." The
> ones I have tested so far are pretty complex. Most require use of
> Mysql, and that software has a user manual the fills two ring
> binders.
>
> Any recommendations?

You could have a look at Kwiki, i think it has some
plugin to use it as a blog, and kwiki uses plain
old textfiles as its database.

http:www.kwiki.org




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John Culleton :
> All free blogging software is described as "easy to install." The
> ones I have tested so far are pretty complex. Most require use of
> Mysql, and that software has a user manual the fills two ring
> binders.
>
> I have local apache server up and also a remote site but no cgi
> capability there yet. With the right software I will spring for the
> extra cost cgi, mysql etc. capability. But I want something that can be
> tested locally first.
>
> Any recommendations?

I use Serendipity and it works pretty well. You'll find that most
blogging software requires a database. Make that all, all blogging
software requires a database IMHO. You could set up a server machine
with Slack that will perform nicely as a LAMP and blog there.

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In 1962, you could buy a pair of SHARKSKIN SLACKS, with a "Continental
Belt," for $10.99!!

http://www.websterscafe.com

John Culleton wrote:

> All free blogging software is described as "easy to install." The
> ones I have tested so far are pretty complex. Most require use of
> Mysql, and that software has a user manual the fills two ring
> binders.
>
> I have local apache server up and also a remote site but no cgi
> capability there yet. With the right software I will spring for the
> extra cost cgi, mysql etc. capability. But I want something that can be
> tested locally first.
>
> Any recommendations?

You could try blosxom. Its one cgi script, but locally your cgi should
work straight off the bat with a standard slack install so you can test
it. There are quite a few plugins.

http://www.blosxom.com/

I've used this for a few years now, and its simple and elegant.