Software:Dolphin (social networking software)

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Dolphin Pro
Developer(s)BoonEx Pty Ltd
Initial release2006
Stable release
7.3.5 / 26 March 2018; 6 years ago (2018-03-26)
Written inPHP
Operating systemCross-platform
Available inEnglish, Russian
TypeSocial software, CMS
LicenseCC-BY
WebsiteBoonEx.com


Dolphin Pro is a social networking website software platform written in PHP, using MySQL database. Licensed under CC-BY License. Developed and distributed by an Australian software company Boonex Pty Ltd.

Dolphin Pro is packed with integrated iOS and Android apps and variety of extensions.

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.[3]

In 2015, Dolphin 7.2. Responsive template, homepage Timeline, HTML5 uploaders.[4]

In 2016, Dolphin 7.3. Rocket.Chat integration, OAuth2 server, enhanced Timeline.[5]

Modules

By default Dolphin comes with the following modules:

  • Ads
  • Articles
  • Avatar
  • Blog
  • Chat
  • Chat+
  • Dolphin Connect
  • User's RSS
  • Events
  • Facebook connect
  • Feedback
  • Files
  • Forum
  • Google Search
  • Groups
  • HTML5 Audio/Video Player
  • Flash Video Messenger
  • News
  • OAuth2 server
  • 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).[6]

Recognition & awards

1st best option for "Open Source MySpace" social software at Mashable [7]

1st Place in Social Networking category in Softaculous autoinstaller Social Networking Category[8]

1st Place in Tech Drive-in 5 best Open Source Social Networking Software [9]

1st Place in Blackbox Social Media Top 7 Open Source Social Networking Applications[10]

1st Place Recommended Software by w3update - Start Your Own Social Networking Website[11]

2nd Place in iDate Best Dating Software & SAAS Provider 2010.[12] In 2012, CMS Critic reviewed Dolphin and suggested it as a good choice for those looking for social networking software.[13]

In 2009, WebResourceDeport included Dolphin in their 6 Promising And Open Source Social Networking Softwares (sic.) post, named Dolphin as most popular applications to create a community[14]

Associated Books

[15] Free Internet Forum Software

[16]Understanding Media, Today: McLuhan in the Era of Convergence Culture

External links

References

  1. ↑ Dolphin 6.1, Ray 3.5 and Orca 2!
  2. ↑ Dolphin 7 (Hookie) Final!
  3. ↑ Dolphin 7.1 Osho (final) Released!
  4. ↑ Dolphin.Pro 7.2 Released - Powerful, Beautiful, Mobile.
  5. ↑ DolphinPro 7.3 (Scooter) Released
  6. ↑ 3rd-party modules
  7. ↑ Mashable Open Source Social Platforms: 10 of the Best
  8. ↑ Social Networking Category
  9. ↑ 5 best Open Source Social Networking Software
  10. ↑ Top 7 Open Source Social Networking Applications
  11. ↑ Start Your Own Social Networking Website
  12. ↑ iDate Awards 2010
  13. ↑ Boonex Dolphin Review
  14. ↑ 6 Promising And Open Source Social Networking Softwares
  15. ↑ Free Internet Forum Software
  16. ↑ Understanding Media, Today: McLuhan in the Era of Convergence Culture




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