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Family Connections (commonly refered to as FCMS) is an open source content management system (cms). Open Source means that the development of FCMS is open to everyone to contribute. A CMS is an application that allows people to create and maintain a website without having to know HTML.
What makes FCMS different from other CMS applications is that FCMS was designed specifically for families. Now this doesn't mean you can't use it just like any other CMS, but it's main goal is to be an easy to use family website application.
What is Family Connections
Family Connections (commonly refered to as FCMS) is an open source content management system (cms). Open Source means that the development of FCMS is open to everyone to contribute. A CMS is an application that allows people to create and maintain a website without having to know HTML.
What makes FCMS different from other CMS applications is that FCMS was designed specifically for families. Now this doesn't mean you can't use it just like any other CMS, but it's main goal is to be an easy to use family website application.
What can my family do with it?
- Share photos on the Photo Gallery
- Communicate with friends and family on the Message Board
- Keep track of reunions, birthdays and anniversaries on the Calendar
- Store addresses and phone numbers in the Address Book
- Create a blog with the Family News section
- Share your favorite side dishes, desserts and more on the Recipes section