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Socialtext wiki on shared hosting?

logoSocialtext Open is the open source version of Socialtext’s hosted enterprise-strength Wiki software, its Wikiwyg editor, and associated projects. Socialtext Open can NOT be installed on shared hosting accounts like DreamHost and HostGator since they don’t provide you with root access. However if you have dedicated web hosting or want to install it on your intranet server running Linux, download it from here and try it out.

Free Website Template Resources

TemplatesThere are quite a few places where you can download quality CSS and HTML templates/themes/designs for use on your website.

More Resources:

Make sure you read and follow the terms and conditions of usage, if any

Centering Content Vertically On A Web Page

CSSWhen you want to have the content of a div centered vertically using CSS, it isn’t as easy as using tables. Below are few solutions that are available currently to vertically center a div:

Are you aware of more ways to solve this problem? Do let us know by commenting.

Open Discussions With GetSatisfaction.com

GetSatisfaction.com is a free service that connects products and services owners with their users.

Those who have a regular/digital product or service can create an account at this site and start a community/group. They will be notified when a user joins and asks a question. Of course, one can still create a group irrespective of whether they are actually owning a product/service.

GetSatisfaction.com

Get Satisfaction is a direct connection between people and companies that fosters problem-solving, promotes sharing, and builds up relationships. Thousands of companies use this neutral space to support customers, exchange ideas, and get feedback about their products and services. Get Satisfaction is open, transparent, and free. You’re free to ask, free to answer, and free to start a new conversation. Everyone is invited and encouraged to participate: companies, employees, customers — anyone with an opinion, an answer, or something to say.

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Create Websites Easily With Google Sites

Google AppsGoogle launched Google Sites as part of the Google Apps suite.

Google Sites is the easiest way to make information accessible to people who need quick, up-to-date access. People can work together on a Site to add file attachments, information from other Google applications (like Google Docs, Google Calendar, YouTube and Picasa), and new free-form content. Creating a site together is as easy as editing a document, and you always control who has access, whether it’s just yourself, your team, or your whole organization. You can even publish Sites to the world. The Google Sites web application is accessible from any internet connected computer.

Requirement: You need to be using Google Apps at your own domain

To start using Google Sites, visit http://sites.google.com/a/example.com where example is your own domain name.

Google Sites comes in 3 editions: Standard, Premier and Education. Standard and Education editions are free while the Premier costs $50 / user account / year. This page has the comparision table.

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