mikespe

I am not sure where this should go but while I was looking through Fantastico I saw that pMachine is still listed as the limited free version. They have stopped production of pMachine and now offer the newest version free. They will still support it however.

ExpressionEngine is their main product now (I have been using it for some time now)...

I thought I should put this hear so that maybe someone can update cPanel/Fantastico with the Pro version of pMachine

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Dark Matter

Thats awesome!!!

edit - maybe not

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An Open Letter to Our Users

From Rick Ellis, CEO pMachine, Inc.
January 15th, 2005

It is with some sadness that I announce the official retirement of pMachine Pro. Today's release of pMachine Pro version 2.4 marks the end of official development for this program. This was a very difficult decision for us, and one that took many months to make, but it was ultimately made by our users, who have almost universally embraced ExpressionEngine, our next generation publishing system, instead of pMachine Pro.

Although we will no longer actively develop pMachine Pro, we will continue to make it available for download. In fact, it will now be free of charge. We are changing the licensing, making pMachine Pro available for download at no cost. pMachine Free will be discontinued entirely, while pMachine Pro will continue to be made available.

Version 2.4 adds a significant list of new features and enhancements, which makes the application even better for those who choose to continue using it. For those who wish to migrate to ExpressionEngine we will outline a very special upgrade offer below.

When we released ExpressionEngine in early 2004, the response far exceeded our expectations. A substantial percentage of pMachine Pro users migrated immediately to ExpressionEngine, and the number of new pM Pro users dropped drastically. This trend has continued over the past year forcing us to reevaluate whether there is a place for pMachine Pro in our product line. As I write this, more than 9 out of 10 new users choose ExpressionEngine. The unfortunate consequence of this is that revenue from pM Pro is no longer enough to fund the cost of support and development. Our users have spoken, and their choice is clearly to embrace ExpressionEngine over pMachine Pro.

Despite the popularity of ExpressionEngine, every month brings some pMachine Pro sales, and there are legacy users who have continued using the program. We feel responsibility to these users, so we are committed to providing the same quality technical support for which we are known. Rest assured we will not abandon any of our pM Pro users. We will continue to answer support questions in our forums for the foreseeable future. We will also continue to fix bugs if any should surface.

pMachine Pro will always hold a special place for me personally. pM Pro started life as a part-time hobby that quickly and almost accidentally became the foundation of a growing business that today, along with our ancillary companies (pMachine Hosting and pMachine Services), employs ten people - all of whom were dedicated pMachine Pro users before becoming part of our team.

Growth always brings change, so today we close a chapter in our history as we move onto the next. All of us at pMachine are indebted to everyone who has embraced pMachine Pro over the past three years. I offer you my deepest gratitude and sincerely hope you will continue to be part of our growing community.

Sincerely,
Rick Ellis

Our Special Offer
If you are currently using pM Pro and you would like to migrate to ExpressionEngine we want to give you an opportunity to do so with a substantial discount.

* If you have purchased pM Pro within the past 90 days you can buy EE for $49.95
* If you purchased pM Pro over 90 days ago you can buy EE for $79.95

This offer expires on March 15th 2005, and is available for either the non-commercial or commercial version. However, if you own a non-commercial pM Pro license you must upgrade to an EE non-commercial license, and if you own a pM Pro commercial license, you must upgrade to an EE commercial license. To take advantage of our offer, please make sure you are logged-in, then visit our Online Store

mikespe

What's not so awesome? They are stopping production but still supporting the software? I post on their forums often so I know they are good people over there. They will provide continuous support for pMachine...

Right now Expression Engine doesn't have the forum module that pMachine Pro has but it is in development...It is a very nice CMS for those that like them. I use it in combination with a modified version of phpBB called IntegraMOD...

I just thought people are always interested in good quality FREE software and this is definitely worth a lot MORE than free!

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Edwin

Just found this thread, and installed pmachine pro. I love it. Thanks for letting us know.

(now looking for some nice templates/themes for it).

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mikespe

Ask on their forum...I know they have some there...or search google...however keep in mind that pMachine Pro is not like phpBB or vBulletin...you can't change templates on the fly...they are in html form...read the manual carefully

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Edwin

I noticed that. For now I will keep with the basic lay-out. When I return from my little holiday I will see what I can do about it.

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mikespe

SECURITY UPDATE to pMachine Pro...

Anyone using pMachine Pro should go here: http://www.pmachine.com/ and download the security update..

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Ehaanaes

Thank you Mike.
Going to install it over the weekend. Or today. We'll see.

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