I've finally installed the PHP gallery for Unfettered that I've been meaning to, so I can finally give my DeviantArt gallery the boot. Truthfully, I'll probably still use it for promotional reasons, but jumping through that many hoops just to place a file in the proper category (not to mention complete lack of control over visitor comments) for older and inferior work just isn't worth it.
On the other hand, the new Coppermine gallery works like a dream. It was actually rather easy to upload and install -- if you can install a PHP BBS, installing a Coppermine gallery is a cakewalk. And not only can I upload up to five files at a time, but once I do I can change whatever sub-gallery I place them in. I have complete control over visitor comments, so if someone decides he/she wants to flame me, I can simply delete the comment and ban the IP. Let's see DA do that!
For the moment, the layout looks rather generic, but no more so than DA, plus it's a lot easier on the eyes. (That grey on grey without the sleek modern look that the Coppermine's grey-toned themes have just does not do it for me) I'll probably tweak the theme once I have the time, but for the moment I'm just happy to have a gallery that's tidy and easy to upload to. Coppermine is definitely getting a donation from me once I have the money...I'd pay for a gallery this good.
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