Aegir CMS Project has started

POZNAN, ESPOO, Sep 13th 2002

We are pleased to announce the launch of the Aegir CMS Project, a new Open Source Content Management System initiative.

Aegir CMS represents a significant step forward in making professional content management accessible to organizations of all sizes. Built on the robust Midgard application server, Aegir CMS brings together the best of enterprise-grade features with user-friendly interfaces.

Project Goals

The Aegir CMS project aims to:

  • Provide an intuitive interface for content editors who may not have technical backgrounds
  • Support multiple companies on a single installation through virtual database technology
  • Enable staging workflows where content can be prepared and reviewed before publication
  • Offer multilingual support to serve organizations around the world
  • Build on proven technology using the LAMP (Linux, Apache, MySQL, PHP) stack

Based on Nadmin Studio

Aegir CMS is derived from the successful Nadmin Studio codebase, developed by Linux Center (HK) Ltd. Nadmin Studio has been used in production environments for managing complex multi-site installations, and this experience forms the foundation of Aegir CMS.

Development Approach

The project follows an open development model, with public releases and community involvement. We are committed to transparency in our development process and welcome feedback from users and contributors.

The first public beta release is expected in the coming weeks, providing an opportunity for early adopters to test the system and provide valuable feedback.

Get Involved

If you're interested in content management systems and want to participate in the project, we invite you to:

  • Join our mailing lists for development discussions
  • Test early releases and provide feedback
  • Contribute documentation or translations
  • Report bugs and suggest features

More Information

For questions about the project, please contact [email protected].

Stay tuned for announcements about our first beta release!