Dolphin (social networking software)
| Developer(s) | BoonEx |
|---|---|
| Initial release | 2006 |
| Stable release | 7.1.6 / 28 May 2015 |
| Development status | Active |
| Written in | PHP |
| Operating system | Cross-platform |
| Available in | English, Russian |
| Type | Social software, php script, |
| License | CC-BY |
| Website | BoonEx.com |
Dolphin is a social networking software platform written in PHP, using MySQL database. It is licensed under CC-BY License.
History
Originally released as aeDating. The last aeDating version was '4.1 IQ' when it was acquired by BoonEx in 2005 and transformed into social network script.
In 2006, Dolphin 5.0 released. After several updates within a year it became Dolphin 5.6.
In 2007, Dolphin 6.0 released. Flash audio/video features were included into the package by default.
In 2008, Dolphin 6.1 released. Pages builder and forum integration.[1]
In the end of 2009, Dolphin 7.0. Modules system, iOS app, Android app (some time later).[2]
In 2013, Dolphin 7.1. Quality, simplification and vector icons. Current version as of May 2015.[3]
Modules
By default Dolphin comes with the following modules:
- Ads
- Articles
- Avatar
- Blog
- Chat
- User's RSS
- Events
- Facebook connect
- Feedback
- Files
- Forum
- Google Search
- Groups
- HTML5 Audio/Video Player
- Flash Video Messenger
- News
- Page Access Control
- Payments
- Photos
- Polls
- Profile Customizer
- Profiler
- Quotes
- Russian Language
- SMTP Mailer
- Shoutbox
- Simple Messenger
- Sites
- Sounds
- Spy (Notifications)
Much more modules are available from 3rd-party developers (free and paid).[4]
Recognition & awards
1st best option for "Open Source MySpace" social software at Mashable [5]
1st Place in Social Networking category in Softaculous autoinstaller Social Networking Category[6]
1st Place in Tech Drive-in 5 best Open Source Social Networking Software [7]
1st Place in Blackbox Social Media Top 7 Open Source Social Networking Applications[8]
1st Place Recommended Software by w3update - Start Your Own Social Networking Website[9]
2nd Place in iDate Best Dating Software & SAAS Provider 2010.[10] In 2012, CMS Critic reviewed Dolphin and suggested it as a good choice for those looking for social networking software.[11]
In 2009, WebResourceDeport included Dolphin in their 6 Promising And Open Source Social Networking Softwares post, named Dolphin as most popular applications to create a community[12]
Associated Books
[13] Free Internet Forum Software
[14]Understanding Media, Today: McLuhan in the Era of Convergence Culture
External links
- BoonEx Social Software Official website.
- Dolphin at SourceForge.net History backups.
- SocNetV as "intelligence" source for Dolphin
- Dolphin at TechCrunch
References
- ↑ Dolphin 6.1, Ray 3.5 and Orca 2!
- ↑ Dolphin 7 (Hookie) Final!
- ↑ Dolphin 7.1 Osho (final) Released!
- ↑ 3rd-party modules
- ↑ Mashable Open Source Social Platforms: 10 of the Best
- ↑ Social Networking Category
- ↑ 5 best Open Source Social Networking Software
- ↑ Top 7 Open Source Social Networking Applications
- ↑ Start Your Own Social Networking Website
- ↑ iDate Awards 2010
- ↑ Boonex Dolphin Review
- ↑ 6 Promising And Open Source Social Networking Softwares
- ↑ Free Internet Forum Software
- ↑ Understanding Media, Today: McLuhan in the Era of Convergence Culture