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[QUOTE][u]Quote by: Anonymous[/u][p][p]Geeklog plugins can be as feature rich as the developer wants.  However, there are always tradeoffs between system performance and the need to add yet another new feature.  Although a product may have been around for a longer period of time, that does not necessarily mean it's better.[/p]

[p]Choosing among different add ons really comes down to personal preference.  Although it helps asking others why they would pick one over another, it helps even more if you download and try them out yourself too.  I may like certain features that you find no use for and vice versa.[/p]

[p]Here are the features in <a href="http://gallery.menalto.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=phpWiki&file=index&pagename=Gallery%20Features">Gallery</a>. Here are the <a href="http://gallery.menalto.com/modules.php?set_albumName=screenshots&op=modload&name=gallery&file=index&include=view_album.php&page=1">screen shots</a>.  This should give you an idea what it offers compared to the Geekary which you've already tried out.  There's also a gallery listed on the Geeklog <a href="http://sourceforge.net/project/showfiles.php?group_id=68255">plugin</a> site.  I don't know if it's the same one.  [/p]

[p]I can't offer a personal opinion on these products since I have no need for a Gallery. Some of the other people at my webhost though like <a href="http://www.chezgreg.net/coppermine/">Coppermine</a> better than the Gallery.  So, there's another one you might want to check out.[/p]

[p]For me, I would look at integrated plugins first because I don't want to deal with multiple permission and login systems.  If they lack a feature or two I would like, then I'll see if I can add it myself or ask the developer if he would.  If I choose a product that is not available as a plugin (which I happen to be doing right now), I'll use it for awhile first to make sure it meets my needs then I'll try to integrate it into Geeklog.[/p]
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