Open source solution for classifieds website

[SoundTheSurrender]

I haven't talked about the full requirements with my aunt but from what I understand.

She wants to create a craigslist like website where people can post a for sale thing.

I think she wants to earn fees from people selling stuff so it's gonna be a hybrid of Ebay/Craigslist.

Is there a open source solution for something like this?

Thanks!

 

[JasonCoder]

Right. An open source app that you don't have to pay a nickel for that you can then turn around and start raking in the cash with. Do I about have that right?

Dude...

 

[aceO07]

You could get creative and use free forum software for it. Essentially threads are like item listings.

However, what would be their motivation for using your fee based system when craigslist exists? I think the internet is already saturated, so unless your idea is unique or has something really special about it, it's not going to work well.

 

[Nothinman]

Right. An open source app that you don't have to pay a nickel for that you can then turn around and start raking in the cash with. Do I about have that right?

All OSS apps pretty much fall into that category, you just have to have an original idea that people are willing to pay to use. Since he's talking about a service delivered over the Internet he wouldn't be distributing the software so any distribution licensing requirements like those in the GPL wouldn't apply.

 

[CrazyLazy]

Tell your aunt her project is doomed to fail. If she really wants to see something though you can try installing a basic simple machines forum and throw a classifieds mod up with it. I think the mod costs like $40 or something. If you want anything more advanced than that you have to be prepared to shell out some cash.

 

[GodlessAstronomer]

It wouldn't be difficult to do that in Drupal if you know a bit of PHP. The framework is all there. Hell, you may not even need to use PHP if the right modules already exist. In fact a 5 second Google search shows that this module does indeed exist. Have a play with it, see if that's what you're after.

 

[GodlessAstronomer]

Originally posted by: JasonCoder
Right. An open source app that you don't have to pay a nickel for that you can then turn around and start raking in the cash with. Do I about have that right?

Dude...

That's pretty much the point of open source software. Keep your smart ass comments to OT, the OP has a valid, answerable question.

 

[SoundTheSurrender]

Thanks everyone (except JasonCoder)

I would also add that I have found foundation code for a classifieds site on asp.net website. I'll check all your suggestions.