eThreads is a database-driven content engine written in Perl. Through modules it can support many different types of content with the same backend code. Included in the distribution is support for forums (eThreads' native format), directories, weblogs, and calendars. Look and feel is entirely customizable for each instance, and a plugin system exists to allow further functionality enhancements.

2003-11-11: eThreads 2.0 Alpha 2 is now out. There will be no architecture changes between Alpha 2 and the final 2.0 release, so installations created now will upgrade cleanly.

eThreads 1.2 brought the beginning of the content engine heading. 2.0 takes that idea and brings it to fruition. All content type code has been moved into modules, leaving the core more flexible and extensible. The look theme code has been entirely overhauled to be more logical and flexible via the implementation of a coherent template system. Support for non-HTML output formats is implemented (WML, RSS, and XML outputs currently have been implemented, and a generic module system exists for future expansion).

The old eThreads site is available at http://old.ethreads.com. However, I don't suggest that new installations be done with this code. If you can wait a month or so until a preview release comes out, do. There are mailing lists available to keep up with current project status. If you can't wait, email e@ethreads.com to get a tarball of the current development code. You can also keep up on development via cvsweb. Just look at the eTevolution tree.