As a long time Mac user, who has just started to delve into the mysteries of UNIX , I chose to recommend to my school board ProjectForum over the free, but complex to install and run OpenSource solutions. As much as I enjoy learning PHP, mysql and other UNIX based software, I usually don't have the time to download, install and configure all the different packages.

ProjectForum's server interface is, as stated, just something to fire up and have in the background, out of sight. Where PF shines, is in the front-end user interface, which as it is dependent on a browser, doesn't have to adhere to Apple's interface guidelines.

So I must agree with Mark's article and hope that more developers port UNIX software solutions to the Mac with easy to install and configure packages.

Stephen Hryncewicz