This is the dotCommunity Information Site. It contains documentation about the dotCommunity product, as well as discusson forums and a bug tracker.
If you would like to try out dotCommunity you can use the dotCommunity Demo Site.
To use the forums or bug tracker on this site you will need to log in first. Use the Register link above to create an account.
dotCommunity is a powerful web-based application suite for the development of online communities.
As a community web site tool, dotCommunity can be deployed in a wide variety of roles. These range from local groups such as parishes or voluntary organisations, to online focus groups such as online consultations.
dotCommunity enables the creation of advanced user management systems as part of ongoing community development.
Moderated free form discussion forums ensure that open communication with your organisation is facilitated without compromising control.
From the operating system to the web server and toolkit, all software components used to run dotCommunity are open source meaning there are no licensing costs associated with its use.
The open source nature of dotCommunity means that the software is under continuous development ensuring that it remains at the forefront of website software.
The source to the dotCommunity Demo Site is now available for download.
You can use the source as it is to get a site that looks like the demo site, or use it as the base for your own customised sites.