Whereas a full-blown ECM like Alfresco combines document and Web content management, PHP-based Drupal focuses exclusively on the Web. The open source project combines a mature Web CMS with blogs, content syndication, discussion forums, community features, and extensibility through thousands of add-on modules. Work on Drupal 7 seems to be dragging, though a number of Alpha versions this year show promise, with a new admin layout (revamped shortcuts and streamlined navigation), simplified management of permissions, and enhanced RDF (Resource Description Framework) capabilities. Content admins and developers alike will appreciate the capabilities, simplicity, and seemingly endless resources of Drupal. A huge and active community is Drupal's biggest strength.
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The Bossies 2010 index:
Bossie Awards 2010: The best open source software of the year
Bossie Awards 2010: The best open source applications
Bossie Awards 2010: The best open source application development software
Bossie Awards 2010: The best open source platforms and middleware
Bossie Awards 2010: The best open source networking software
