Directory Script advise

Best inexpensive script for 5000 entries

[dauction]

Anyone recommend if not a specific script for building a directory at least which scripts are the most SE friendly. cgi/php/asp etc..

Relatively small directory of 5000 entries or so

[encyclo]

This probably isn't much help, but I was looking for something similar a few months ago, and I ended up having to write one myself (or rather, heavily rewrite an existing script).

I tested a load of scripts, and they all had various failings: no mod_rewrite option for static URLs, poor customisation, duplicate page URLs for the same content, no direct links and links to sites via tracker scripts which served 302 redirects to the target site (made-to-measure page-hijacking out of the box!)

Out of many scripts previously discussed here, there have been a number of recommendations for Gossamer Threads as a good script.

[dauction]

Thanks encyclo , I think I found one that will work just fine a PHP script search "biz directory script" ..

As far as writing my own..nah that's not going to happen lol

[Livenomadic]

I have heard rumors that biz directory script has a backdoor in it. Do a google search if you want to learn more.

After MONTH of searching I could find no good script.
After LESS THAN A MINUTE of searching my fiance found the almost-perfect script. The power of women... shhesh

$60, ComDevWeb sells it. Works great, easy to install, code is commented, lots of features.

I only have two problems with it:

1) No mod_rewrite
2) No way to put 1 link in multiple categories (You have to add a new entry for each category you put the link it... )

[ncw164x]

Turboseek or Powerseek

No mod rewrite but is still search engine friendly
You can copy any links you already have listed into multiple directories

[encyclo]

The biz-directory script has two versions - one which is free, but very basic, and you don't have the right to modify it (you can pay $50 to remove the link to their site). The other is a full script with mod_rewrite etc., but costs a hefty $700. As for the rumours of a backdoor, they appear to be just that: rumours. I've found no evidence of them being true whatsoever.

[NatGeo]

I second that:

Turboseek or Powerseek (google it)
Very SEF, Easy install, lots of flex

[bull]

I installed the biz script on localhost to test it, and it definately wanted to phone home as the firewall detected an outgoing connection. I did not analyze it further, though.
I ended up in writing an app myself.

[encyclo]

I installed the biz script on localhost to test it, and it definately wanted to phone home as the firewall detected an outgoing connection.

Thanks for that, bull: it made me look at this more closely. I've found the information: the free version used to have a backdoor which enabled the program developers to note the location of any installations, and also allowed them full access to the database and alter or wipe any database entries. As the license for the free version forbids any alteration to the script, it would be impossible to legally remove the backdoor (despite the fact that the presence of the backdoor may have been legally questionable). The full version did not contain the backdoor.

When the news leaked, the script developer admitted that he had placed the backdoor to track and potentialy wipe installations which contravened the licensing. The backdoor was immediately removed from the script available for download, although existing installations will still contain it. If you download the script now, there is no sign of such a backdoor (although I haven't checked the whole thing).

Those are the facts: as for the interpretation, you may draw your own conclusions. However, for anyone already using the free script (installed prior to about October 2004) and wishing to continue to do so, I would strongly recommend downloading the latest version and upgrading your installation.