MWGuest

Current Version:
3.0.0 Beta

Release Date:
31 October 2005

Updated:
10 February 2007

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Overview:
Fed up with people Spamming your guestbook?  Now you needn't worry.  MWGuest is a simple, easy to set up guestbook for your site, letting people leave comments about their visit that can only be viewed once they are approved by you.  Version 2.0.0 Beta also includes a security code, which must be entered before an admission is accepted (to try and cut down on post-hammering, as well as IP blocking for a certain period of time.

The newest version (3.0.0 beta) has now the added feature of using bulletin board code and smileys in messages. We have also moved all common layout to a separate template file for easier adaptability to your own site layout.

Features:
Security code needs to be entered, to prevent Spamming
IP blocking for a period (in hours) to prevent Spamming
New language pack now included
Form validation
Choice in the number of posts to be displayed per page
Separate header, footer, templates and CSS file, to control all aspects of the layout
Use BBC and smileys in posts
Step-by-step installation guide and set up

Notes:
Manic Web are currently looking for people fluid in both English and another language to translate MWGuest so that new language packs can be added. If you think you would be able to help, please contact us.

System Requirements:
Apache 1.3.3
PHP 4.4.1
MySQL
SendMail

Operating Systems Supported:
Unix
FreeBSD

Licensing:
Free to use on any site that supports it for non-profit use, as long as copyright line stays intact on all pages requiring it
Commercial/copyright-free license coming soon.

Online Demo:
Main Page
Administration Panel (user: admin, password: pass)

Download:
mwguest-3-3-0b (96k)
(259 downloads)

Support:
Support Forum