Elgg, a free open source product (FOSS), which allows you to create your own social networking system. Of course, you will need to have your own web server, but once you get Elgg installed, no more Facebook or pesky ads on Ning. For universities wanting to create their own look and use social networking for e-learning, Elgg is likely a good option. For corporations wanting to connect employees globally, while maintaining their own security and look, Elgg is also a good option.
If you have limited technical skills, Elgg is working on creating a hosted social networking site ($49 to $149 per month). Click here to sign up for a possible trial with their beta version of the hosted social networking site.
For me, I will stick to Ning for awhile or LinkedIn, but I really like the fact that we have an FOSS version that is user friendly.
During the recent time we are working on development of social network for medical
workers in the European country based on Elgg framework. Brief description you can find on our website http://web100.com.ua/eng/expertise/social-networks/index.html
Elgg have a great potential
By: Iryna on July 9, 2009
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