Jim Klein :: Blog :: Saugus Elgg Implementation

Many have asked us for a copy of our "version" of Elgg, so I have posted it in the file repository. Be advised that it is based on the v.3/.4 codebase and not on the v.6x version, as I am still trying to figure out the massively reworked structure in the latest release.

 This version differs from the standard elgg release in the following ways:

• Uses FCKEditor rather than tinyMCE for WYSIWYG editor. We found FCK to be more flexible, and it's support for formatted pastes from external sources (such as MS Word) is much liked by our people. We also added a "more" button to the toolbar for breaking blog posts.
• Functions properly from a subfolder, ie it can be located at a url such as http://myappserver.net/elgg rather than requiring that it be at the root of a host/virtual host.
• Supports LDAP authentication to multiple servers. Includes a function to automatically create new accounts on first successful LDAP login.
  
•  Can be locked down so that no public comments, etc. are allowed (ideal for K12 environ.) Much of this functionality is in the v.6 release as well.
  
• Supports embedding of Quicktime movies directly in blog posts (inline player.)
• Supports moderated (ie Student) accounts. This version allows registered users to create and manage accounts for those they supervise (such as students) with no public posting capability. All posts and profile data is forced private for these accounts, and must be validated by the owning user (ie teacher) before going public. Once again, ideal for K12.

Since this is not based on the v.6 codebase, it will not work with the moodle plugin, so keep that in mind should you choose to use it. As soon as I can sort out the changes in v.6,  I'll add these features as a plug-in (or perhaps Ben will tweak my code and include in v.6x)

 You can find the latest Saugus release in my file store (currently v.33b1) See jkelgg-changelog after extracting for a list of file changes.