MovableType 3 info [updated]
If you want some more information about MovableType 3.0 (like pricing), SixApart just updated the site with the details. We all knew it was coming. I just downloaded a fresh copy of 2.661 to be safe.
The only thing I don’t like is limiting the number of weblogs a given license can have. Some people like to set up weblogs to serve as linkblogs and such. You can easily have one site with 2-3 (or more) blogs. That makes using the free version kind of limited.
Oh well. At least they are trying to not be evil. I am looking forward to learning more about Drupal as it is more of a CMS and less of a BMS (blog management system… is that a phrase?). Like it or not, MovableType 3.0 isn’t that much different in terms of functionality. Drupal is.
Update: I should make myself clear here… I’m not objected to paying for software. I would just like to see more CMS features in MovableType. They have been talking about MovableType Pro for so long that it’s not even funny. I’m tired of waiting for it, and with the limitations we see on plain Jane MovableType, I might not even want to wait for it. I’m still a happy TypePad user.
i don’t imagine i’ll be upgrading anytime soon. 2.661 is serving me well, and i don’t see what overwhelming benefit i’d have with version 3. i can’t find a “what’s new” list anywhere.
the silly thing is, the only part that nixes me is the number of authors…not weblogs. i only maintain the one, but i’ve got three authors on it. if the free version permitted 3-4 authors, i’d be happy.
It doesn’t have many new features. TypeKey and a little better comment management, like what TypePad offers. That’s why it is being called Developer Edition. I think they should have waited to charge for this until the next version, much like with OS X.